In the Vietnam War era, music became a weapon of peace. Protest songs by Baez, Country Joe, Hendrix, Starr and many others mobilized millions, shaped public opinion, and challenged war itself. The constant drip of cultural criticism slowly wore away at the foundations of public support, becoming one of the forces that ultimately helped push the United States toward withdrawal from the Vietnam War. This interdisciplinary study connects history, cultural studies, and musicology to reveal how art reshaped politics — then asks why today’s pop culture remains silent amid global conflicts. With influences from civil rights, Afro-American voices, and the hippie movement’s diverse roots, it reflects on music’s timeless power to confront violence and spark social change.