These Vietnam-era protest songs are still remembered fondly, and they're still used in protest movements today.

The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years ago, also helped wind down an extraordinary era of protest music.

They make you say, ‘I must be able to contribute something.’" The end of the Vietnam War, 50 years ago, also helped wind down an extraordinary era of protest music.

The rise of protest songs The rise of protest music in the 1960s fits into the greater narrative of the post-World War II era.

The departure of the last Americans from Vietnam 50 years ago didn't only end a tragic war. It helped mark the end of a singular era of protest music.