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Born on the Fourth of July Patriotism, bravery, freedom, are all words to help describe the qualities of the United States. As Americans, we all have a sense of loyalty and respect toward our county. What happens when one comes to the realization that our country stands for one thing, but in all reality means something different? This is the trap that Ron Kovic was sucked into during his experience in the Vietnam War. Kovic …

…Kovic felt guilty, remorseful, and rejected had a strong impact on him wanting to speak out against the war. The war in Vietnam did not go the way Kovic had hoped. He had killed a fellow American, took the lives of innocent children, and was disrespected by his countrymen. Kovic had gone into the Vietnam War ready to the people of America and got nothing in return…..wouldn't that make anyone become an antiwar activist?