Talk:James Buchanan Duke
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There should be made mention that James Buchanon Duke is largely responsible for the tobacco monopoly which exploited tobacco farmers leading to the Black Patch War in south-western Kentucky and north-western Tennessee.68.52.34.64 (talk) —Preceding undated comment was added at 03:00, 27 October 2008 (UTC).
It should also be mentioned that Duke played a huge part in "popularizing" cigarettes and thus condemning millions to addiction, sickness, and early death. Radio Sharon (talk) 00:53, 9 June 2009 (UTC)
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