Transcript for the Piece Audio version of BackStory - "Controversial Wars"

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PETER: From VFH Radio in Charlottesville, Virginia?.this is Backstory!

BRIAN: If you make a list of the least popular wars America has ever fought, Iraq may be at the top of the list. But it?s hardly the only contender.

ED: There was Vietnam. And the Mexican-American War. The Civil War was hugely controversial?And the War of 1812!

PETER: Not to mention the Revolution!

BRIAN: Today on Backstory ? controversial wars in American history. Because the closer you look, the longer that list gets. Even the Good War had its share of critics.

ED: Also ? civilians blame Donald Rumsfeld for a lot of the failures in Iraq. Turns out the military brass couldn?t agree more.

TAPE: They were educated gentlemen, they had much experience, but in terms of understanding war, I don?t think they had even a basic understanding.

BRIAN: All that, and your calls, coming up on Backstory. First ? this news.

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