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Winston Churchill refused to quit smoking for his portrait
Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 4/30/23 Photography Stories Martin Kaninsky 4/30/23

Winston Churchill refused to quit smoking for his portrait

Did you know that Winston Churchill refused to put down his cigar for his portrait in 1941.

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