The siege of Vicksburg was a military campaign that took place during the American Civil War. In this campaign, the Union Army was able to prevent supplies from entering or leaving Vicksburg. This was the last major Confederate stronghold on the Mississippi River, and by capturing it, General Ulysses S. Grant was able to fulfill what was known as the Anaconda Plan.
Life expectancy for smokers is at least 10 years shorter than that of non-smokers. Quitting smoking before the age of 40 reduces the risk of dying from smoking-related disease by about 90%.
