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Title: Ron Kovic papers
Date (inclusive): 1973-1975, 2011-2013
Collection Number: 2014C40
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 oversize boxes, 797 digital files (.001 GB)
(1.2 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Writings and slides relating to the Vietnam War. Includes the manuscript of the book by Kovic,
Born on the Fourth of July (New York, 1976). Digital copies of select records also available at
https://digitalcollections.hoover.org.
Creator:
Kovic, Ron
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Acquisition Information
Materials were acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 2014.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Ron Kovic papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
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Biographical Note
A Vietnam war veteran and anti-war activist, Kovic wrote the autobiography
Born on the Fourth of July published in 1976. A film of the same title, directed by Oliver Stone and starring Tom Cruise, was released in 1989.
Scope and Contents note
Writings and slides relating to the Vietnam War. Includes the manuscript of the book by Kovic,
Born on the Fourth of July (New York, 1976).
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Slides (Photography)
Vietnam War, 1961-1975