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Ronald Lawrence Kovic (born July 4, 1946) is an American anti-war activist, author, and United States Marine Corps sergeant who was wounded and paralyzed in the Vietnam War. His 1976 memoir Born on the Fourth of July was made into the film of the same name which starred actor Tom Cruise as Kovic, and was co-written by Kovic and directed by ...
- United States
- Ronald Lawrence Kovic, July 4, 1946 (age 77), Ladysmith, Wisconsin, U.S.
- 1964–1968
- Sergeant
Apr 2, 2014 · Ron Kovic is a Vietnam War veteran and anti-war activist who wrote the best-selling autobiography 'Born on the Fourth of July' and starred in the film of the same name. He was paralyzed in 1968 and became an activist for better treatment of veterans and peace in the world. Learn more about his life, books, movies and activism.
Mar 27, 2024 · Ron Kovic is a Vietnam War veteran, activist, and author who became a leading figure in the antiwar movement in the 1970s. After his service in Vietnam, during which he was wounded and became paralyzed, Kovic wrote the best-selling memoir Born on the Fourth of July (1976), which was adapted into an Academy Award-winning film by Oliver Stone in ...
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Mar 28, 2024 · Ron Kovic, The Vietnam War Hero Who Later Protested Against The Conflict. By Austin Harvey | Edited By Cara Johnson. Published March 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.
- Austin Harvey
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
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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.
Ron Kovic is a Vietnam veteran, anti-war activist, and author who shares his experiences of war and its aftermath. He was paralyzed from the chest down after being shot in Vietnam and became a symbol of peace and forgiveness. He has spoken out against war, supported veterans rights, and advocated for social justice.
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