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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 · Best Known For: 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.
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 known as "Yankee Doodle Dandy").
6 days ago · 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.
1 day ago · Ron Kovic is an Author who Shares His Story. In 1976, Ron Kovic published his first book, ‘Born on the Fourth of July,’ where he presented a biographical account of his experiences as a Vietnam War-vet-turned-peace-activist. The book went on to become a New York Times bestseller and garnered the author much critical and public acclaim.
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.
Nov 17, 2016 · Ron Kovic, who was paralyzed by a bullet in Vietnam and became a prominent anti-war activist, shares his memories and views in this interview. He talks about his books, his regrets, his challenges and his hopes for peace and veterans.
