abstract:Born on the Fourth of July (ISBN 1-888451-78-5), published in 1976, is the best selling autobiography by Ron Kovic, a paralyzed Vietnam War veteran who became an anti-war activist. Kovic was born on July 4, 1946, and his book's ironic title echoed a famous line from George M.
Bornon theFourthofJuly, TheLastof the Mohicans, Forrest Gump, and Band ofBrothers—they're all productions onwhich DaleDyeservedasseniormilitaryadvisor.
" He's appeared in a host of widely seen films since, including Oscar-nominated roles in "Born ontheFourthofJuly, " "Jerry Maguire" and "Magnolia" and the hit action series "Mission Impossible.