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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 · Ron Kovic is a Vietnam War veteran and anti-war activist who wrote the autobiography 'Born on the Fourth of July,' which inspired an Oscar-winning film. He was paralyzed in the war and became a vocal critic of the government and the treatment of veterans.
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.
- Fred Frommer
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.
Mar 28, 2024 · Ron Kovic was a Marine who volunteered for two tours in Vietnam and was paralyzed by a bullet wound. He became a prominent critic of the war and the government's treatment of veterans, and wrote a memoir and a film based on his experience.
- Austin Harvey
Ron Kovic is a Vietnam veteran and anti-war activist who was paralyzed by a gunshot wound and became a symbol of peace and forgiveness. Learn about his life, his book Born on the Fourth of July, and his activism for veterans' rights and non-violence.
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Sep 2, 2017 · Ron Kovic was paralyzed by a Viet Cong bullet in Vietnam and became a vocal critic of the war. He wrote "Born on the Fourth of July" and fought for veterans' rights and a more truthful dialogue.
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