Hippies emerged as a counterculture movement in the 1960s that rejected mainstream American values and promoted peace, love, and freedom of expression. They advocated for drug use, sexual liberation, and environmentalism while living communally and dressing in colorful, casual clothing like jeans and tie-dye shirts. The hippie movement had a significant influence on culture and politics into the 1970s before largely dissipating by the end of the decade.
