Ron Kovic: In Pictures: Ron Kovic Today

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In Pictures: Ron Kovic Today

Posted on Jan 26, 2006

By Ron Kovic

Paralyzed from the chest down by Vietnam War wounds, and confined to a wheelchair for almost 40 years, Ron Kovic stands as a symbol of the brutality of war. He also exemplifies a man’s ability to transform such tragedy into a lifelong pursuit of peace—for himself and his country. Listen to the audio, then come view the site’s Kovic photo gallery.

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