Dissenters, especially those who speak against war, are among the most interesting and compelling individuals in American history. This book tells the story of U.S. wartime dissent by exploring the speeches, essays, and interviews of war opponents in every American war since the Revolution. Each war is summarized, with special emphasis on the jeopardy and impact of the dissent during that particular period in American history. Each speech or essay is preceded by a brief biographical essay of the individual that also sets the stage for the individual's dissent.