The Protest song was one of the main symbols of the sixties youth culture and was aimed at awakening public awareness of social issues, particularly the Vietnam conflict.
The songs provided the soundtrack to demonstrations against that War and All war.
WAR
War has shattered
Many young men's dreams
We've got no place for it today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord, there's just got to be a better way
It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War!
What is it good for?
("War", by Edwin Starr was the United States number 1 song in 1970.)
While the war drums continue to beat in the White House, another generation is being sacrificed. This time for oil and blind vengeance devoid of any wisdom.