Why did cigarettes become known as "torches of freedom" during the 1920s?

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Arias

14 July, 04:13

Why did cigarettes become known as "torches of freedom" during the 1920s?

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The phrase was used to encourage women to smoke during the 1920s. They had encouraged women to smoke to stop oppression and discrimination. They believe that by smoking in public places, they would be able to break off the social taboo between men and women.