The Counterculture Movement of the 1960s originated from rock music and baby boomers questioning traditional American values. It challenged beliefs around topics like the Vietnam War, religion, education, and art. Many groups like women and minorities were still fighting for equal rights. While not all young Americans participated, those who did formed communities where they could freely express themselves. The movement lasted from the early 1960s until the end of the Vietnam War. Key events included widespread anti-war protests, the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival, and the rise of the Women's Liberation movement advocating for social and political change.