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Ronald Lawrence Kovic (born July 4, 1946) [1] is an American anti-war activist, author, and United States Marine Corps sergeant who was wounded and paralyzed in the Vietnam War.
Apr 2, 2014 · Vietnam War veteran and anti-war activist Ron Kovic wrote the autobiography 'Born on the Fourth of July,' the basis of the Oliver Stone film starring Tom Cruise. Updated: Jun 24, 2021. Photo ...
Born on the Fourth of July, published in 1976, is the best-selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, and his book's ironic title echoed a famous line from George M. Cohan's patriotic 1904 song, "The Yankee Doodle Boy" (also
Ron Kovic (born July 4, 1946, Ladysmith, Wisconsin, U.S.) is a Vietnam War veteran, activist, and author who became a leading antiwar figure in the 1970s. Kovic had been wounded and paralyzed during his service in the war.
Mar 28, 2024 · Updated March 29, 2024. Ron Kovic's biography about his service in Vietnam and his anti-war activism inspired the Tom Cruise film Born on the Fourth of July.
From his wheelchair Ron Kovic has led many peaceful protest marches throughout the decades. He feels responsible for warning people about the brutality of war, the realities of being forsaken as a war veteran, and letting people know about the hopeful power of peace.
Sep 2, 2017 · Physical paralysis precipitated a political journey for Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic from fervent anti-communist soldier to impassioned anti-war veteran.
