unpopularity

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After World War II, the American military was more professionalized, and by the 1970s, the unpopularity of the Vietnam War made military school less appealing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

And, his unpopularity is opening him up to increased criticism, even from his former supporters.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

One of his first initiatives is an audit of battlefield losses -- ranking commanders based on casualty levels, in an attempt to address high levels of desertion among rank-and-file troops and the unpopularity of mobilisation.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

He tried to explain his unpopularity by saying the public was understandably impatient for things to get better, trying to convince me, and you, that this year would be different.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Sensing the unpopularity of the pact, Washington attempted to keep its terms secret until the Senate had voted.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis