I have chosen to write this paper on the song "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. This song was released in 1969, during the Vietnam War and quickly became an anthem against it. There were already protests against the war but this song helped give all of those against it a voice even if they could not actively join the public protests.
"Fortunate Son" took aim at the rich and privileged of the time because those being drafted often came from the low and middle class. According to veteranshour.com 76 percent of those sent to fight in Vietnam fit into the low end of the middle class. While the wealthy and powerful were usually not asked to serve but at the same time supported the war more than those being drafted. CCR( Creedence
"Fortunate Son" took aim at the rich and privileged of the time because those being drafted often came from the low and middle class. According to veteranshour.com 76 percent of those sent to fight in Vietnam fit into the low end of the middle class. While the wealthy and powerful were usually not asked to serve but at the same time supported the war more than those being drafted. CCR( Creedence