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Born on the Fourth of July / Ron Kovic.
This New York Times bestseller details the author's life story-from a patriotic soldier in Vietnam, to his severe battlefield injury, to his role as the country's most outspoken anti-Vietnam War advocate. Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Includes a new introduction by the author.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781888451788
- ISBN: 1888451785
- Physical Description: 216 pages ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York : Akashic Books, ©2005.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Originally published: New York : McGraw-Hill, ©1976. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction 2005 by Ron Kovic 15 -- Born on the Fourth of July 27 -- Postscript: Letter to Ron Kovic's parents from Lieutenant General L.W. Walt, U.S. Marine Corps, February 14, 1968 218 -- About the Author. |
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| Subject: | Kovic, Ron. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Personal narratives, American. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | DS 559.5 .K68 2005 | 30775305490618 | General Collection | Available | - |
Born on the Fourth of July
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Author Notes
Born on the Fourth of July
Ron Kovic served two tours of duty during the Vietnam War. He was paralyzed from his chest down in combat in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair ever since. Along with Oliver Stone, Kovic was the co-screenwriter of the 1989 Academy Award-winning film based on the book (Tom Cruise plays the role of Kovic).
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