It was viewed in in America and Europe that smoking was unfeminine in nature and the only types of women that would do that must have loose morals and partake in "dubious sexual behavior". Edward Bernays (PR guru) started the "Torches of Freedom!" campaign back in 1928 with the idea of driving profits for American tobacco companies and removing the social taboo around it. Women took to the streets marching with signs and smoking cigs to make this happen.
So right after getting the right to vote, women went on to fight for the right to smoke in public.
What are some events in recorded history that are extremely hard to believe, but without a doubt actually happened? (kbin.social)
I've watched the Oversimplified Video and there was a bit about Wilmer McClean....