Ronald Ernest Paul
- Born:
- August 20, 1935, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Physician, Author, Politician
Early Life and Education
- Born to Alois and Margaret Paul during the Great Depression.
- Graduated from Dormont High School in 1953.
- Earned a B.S. in Biology from Gettysburg College in 1957.
- Received his M.D. from Duke University School of Medicine in 1961.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as a flight surgeon in the U.S. Air Force from 1963 to 1965.
- Practiced obstetrics and gynecology for several decades.
- Served in the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 22nd congressional district (1976–1977, 1979–1985) and 14th congressional district (1997–2013).
- Ran for President of the United States in 1988 (Libertarian Party), 2008 (Republican Party), and 2012 (Republican Party).
- Advocated for limited government, sound money, and individual liberty.
Notable Works
- The Case for Gold (1982)
- Freedom Under Siege (1988)
- Gold, Peace, and Liberty (1988)
- A Foreign Policy of Freedom (2007)
- End the Fed (2009)
- Liberty Defined: 50 Essential Issues That Affect Our Freedom (2011)
- The Revolution: A Manifesto (2008)
- Discussions of ron paul autobiography examples are often contrasted with his actual published works, given his strong individualist stance.
Legacy and Impact
Ron Paul is known for his consistent advocacy of libertarian principles and his influence on American political discourse. His presidential campaigns galvanized a dedicated following and helped popularize libertarian ideas.