Ron Kovic: A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy
For my country and its people, happy birthday.
Ron Kovic: “A Dangerous Country: An American Elegy”
Famed author’s excerpts from his Vietnam War trilogy’s just-published conclusion
[Rewind] Ron Kovic: The Dark Irony of This Patriotic Orgy and the Celebration of War
Rewinding this special episode of Scheer Intelligence from July 2022 includes a note from the birthday man himself, Ron Kovic. He reminds us of the true costs of America’s endless…
Letter From Ron Kovic to Daniel Ellsberg
By Ron Kovic / Original to ScheerPost There are few individuals who leave such an indelible mark on American history through their unwavering commitment to truth as Daniel Ellsberg. As…
[rewind] Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen: The Great Con of American Patriotism
The two veterans trace the United States' violent trajectory since the Vietnam War.
Ron Kovic: The Dark Irony of This Patriotic Orgy and the Celebration of War
Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic, author of “Born on the Fourth of July” and subject of Oliver Stone’s iconic Vietnam War film, will mark his 76 th birthday watching a…
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Ron Kovic and Maj. Danny Sjursen: The Great Con of American Patriotism
The two veterans trace the United States' violent trajectory since the Vietnam War.
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Ron Kovic and the Continuing Struggle for Veterans
Robert Scheer sits down with the Vietnam veteran, author and peace activist to discuss what has changed and what hasn’t since Kovic’s time in combat.