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Ron Kovic is a former U.S. Marine who was paralyzed in the Vietnam War and became a prominent peace advocate. He wrote a memoir, Born on the Fourth of July, which was adapted into a film by Oliver Stone.
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.
Jul 5, 2024 · Ron Kovic is a former US Marine who was paralyzed in Vietnam and became an anti-war activist. He wrote a bestselling book and a movie based on his life, and continued to protest wars and advocate for peace.
Ron Kovic is a Vietnam War veteran, activist, and author who became a leading antiwar figure in the 1970s. He was paralyzed by a gunshot wound in Vietnam and wrote a best-selling memoir, Born on the Fourth of July, which was adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Oliver Stone.
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The autobiography of Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran and anti-war activist. Learn about his life, his book, and the film adaptation by Oliver Stone and Tom Cruise.
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.
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Jan 1, 1976 · A memoir of a Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist after being paralyzed in combat. Read ratings, reviews, and quotes from this classic book by Ron Kovic, and learn more about his life and activism.
