th of 1973, the first American POWs were released from Vietnam and arrived at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. With sympathy and thoughts for these men throughout the nation music paid a very special tribute to them through the song, Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round The Ole Oak Tree by Tony Orlando and Dawn. This song is a man telling of his events in first person and how he is comin home. The lines Ive done my time, Its been three long years, describe how he has been a Prisoner of war in Vietnam and is now being set free. The rest of the song sees him facing the question if his love is going to put a yellow ribbon the oak tree. A yellow ribbon was representative of a POW, which he had been for the last three years. This song touched many hearts of those who not only dealt with POWs but also to the entire country grieving from the terrible war. This song went on to become the number one hit of 1973 and hold major significance to those in Vietnam.Obtaining much of the common thought was Vietnam, but other issues such as women rights still lingered around the seen of 1973. In landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Supreme Court overturned all state laws that deny or restrict a womans right to obtain an abortion. This case was highly significant for woman rights of the time and also brought more recognition to the protests and messages that had been continued throughout the decade through rallies and music. After years of agony and national uproar American finally makes a stand on the fighting that has overtaking the concern of the nation. An agreement is signed in Paris to stop fighting in Vietnam. This announcement brings tremendous joy and relief throughout the nation. Music about the Vietnam War and war in general begin to slow down, but dont completely cease. As the decade rolled on, the political and social situations that had consumed peoples lives and thoughts took a dramatic change. Heated issues such as gay and women rights...
