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Ron Paul (born August 20, 1935) is an American author, physician, and retired politician who served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district from 1976 to 1977 and again from 1979 to 1985, and for Texas's 14th congressional district from 1997 to 2013. He is a three-time candidate for the Presidency of the United States, running as the Libertarian nominee in 1988 and as a candidate in the Republican primaries in 2008 and 2012.

Early Life and Education[edit]

Ron Paul was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and raised in the nearby suburb of Green Tree, Pennsylvania. He attended Gettysburg College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1957. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Duke University School of Medicine in 1961.

Medical Career[edit]

After completing his medical internship at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, Paul served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1965, and in the United States Air National Guard from 1965 to 1968. Following his military service, he began his medical practice in Texas, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology.

Political Career[edit]

Ron Paul's political career began in the 1970s when he was elected to the United States House of Representatives. He is known for his libertarian views and advocacy for limited government, individual liberties, and free-market economics. Paul has been a vocal critic of the Federal Reserve System and has called for its abolition.

Presidential Campaigns[edit]

Ron Paul ran for president three times. In 1988, he was the Libertarian Party nominee. In 2008 and 2012, he sought the Republican nomination, gaining a significant following for his anti-establishment views and emphasis on constitutional government.

Personal Life[edit]

Ron Paul is married to Carol Wells, and they have five children. His son, Rand Paul, is a United States Senator from Kentucky.

Legacy and Influence[edit]

Ron Paul is often credited with inspiring a new generation of libertarians and conservatives who value personal freedom and non-interventionist foreign policy. His influence is seen in the Tea Party movement and among various libertarian groups.

References[edit]

External Links[edit]

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-{{Infobox officeholder
 | name = Ron Paul
-| image = Ron Paul (cropped).jpg
+| image = Ron_Paul.jpg
-| caption = Paul in 2011
+| caption = Ron Paul in 2011
-| office = [[Member of the U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Texas]]'s 22nd district
+| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1935|8|20}}
-| term_start = January 3, 1979
+| birth_place = Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
-| term_end = January 3, 1985
+| occupation = Politician, Physician
-| predecessor = [[Robert R. Casey]]
+| known_for = [[Libertarianism]], [[Political activism]]
-| successor = [[Tom DeLay]]
-| office1 = [[Member of the U.S. House of Representatives]] from [[Texas]]'s 14th district
-| term_start1 = January 3, 1997
-| term_end1 = January 3, 2013
-| predecessor1 = [[Greg Laughlin]]
-| successor1 = [[Randy Weber]]
-| birth_name = Ronald Ernest Paul
-| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1935|8|20}}
-| birth_place = [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], U.S.
-| party = [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] (1988–present)
-| otherparty = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] (before 1988; 1996–2015)
-| spouse = {{marriage|Carol Wells|1957}}
-| children = [[Rand Paul|Rand]], Robert, Ronnie, Joy
-| education = [[Gettysburg College]] (BS)
-| profession = [[Physician]], [[politician]]
-| signature = Ron Paul signature.svg
-| website = {{URL|http://www.ronpaul.com}}
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-'''Ronald Ernest Paul''' (born August 20, 1935) is an American [[physician]], [[author]], and retired [[politician]] who served as the [[U.S. Representative]] for [[Texas]]'s 22nd congressional district from 1979 to 1985 and for the 14th district from 1997 to 2013. He is a three-time candidate for [[President of the United States]], running as the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]] nominee in 1988 and as a candidate in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] primaries in 2008 and 2012.
+'''Ron Paul''' (born August 20, 1935) is an American author, physician, and retired politician who served as the U.S. Representative for [[Texas's 22nd congressional district]] from 1976 to 1977 and again from 1979 to 1985, and for [[Texas's 14th congressional district]] from 1997 to 2013. He is a three-time candidate for the [[Presidency of the United States]], running as the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian]] nominee in 1988 and as a candidate in the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] primaries in 2008 and 2012.
-== Early life and education ==
+== Early Life and Education ==
-Ron Paul was born in [[Pittsburgh]], [[Pennsylvania]], to Howard Caspar Paul and Margaret Paul. He attended [[Dormont High School]] and later graduated from [[Gettysburg College]] with a [[Bachelor of Science]] degree in 1957. He earned his [[Doctor of Medicine]] degree from the [[Duke University School of Medicine]] in 1961.
+Ron Paul was born in [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], and raised in the nearby suburb of [[Green Tree, Pennsylvania]]. He attended [[Gettysburg College]], where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1957. He then went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine degree from the [[Duke University School of Medicine]] in 1961.
-== Medical career ==
+== Medical Career ==
-After completing his medical degree, Paul served as a [[flight surgeon]] in the [[United States Air Force]] from 1963 to 1965 and in the [[United States Air National Guard]] from 1965 to 1968. He then began his practice as an [[obstetrician-gynecologist]] in [[Lake Jackson, Texas]], where he delivered over 4,000 babies.
+After completing his medical internship at [[Henry Ford Hospital]] in [[Detroit, Michigan]], Paul served as a flight surgeon in the [[United States Air Force]] from 1963 to 1965, and in the [[United States Air National Guard]] from 1965 to 1968. Following his military service, he began his medical practice in [[Texas]], specializing in [[obstetrics]] and [[gynecology]].
-== Political career ==
+== Political Career ==
-=== U.S. House of Representatives ===
+Ron Paul's political career began in the 1970s when he was elected to the [[United States House of Representatives]]. He is known for his libertarian views and advocacy for limited government, individual liberties, and free-market economics. Paul has been a vocal critic of the [[Federal Reserve System]] and has called for its abolition.
-Ron Paul first served in the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] from 1979 to 1985, representing Texas's 22nd congressional district. He returned to Congress in 1997, representing Texas's 14th congressional district until his retirement in 2013. During his tenure, Paul was known for his [[libertarian]] views and advocacy for limited government, individual liberties, and a non-interventionist foreign policy.
-=== Presidential campaigns ===
+=== Presidential Campaigns ===
-Ron Paul ran for [[President of the United States]] three times. In 1988, he was the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]] nominee. He later sought the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] nomination in 2008 and 2012. His campaigns were noted for their grassroots support and emphasis on [[constitutionalism]], [[sound money]], and [[civil liberties]].
+Ron Paul ran for president three times. In 1988, he was the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]] nominee. In 2008 and 2012, he sought the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] nomination, gaining a significant following for his anti-establishment views and emphasis on constitutional government.
-== Political positions ==
+== Personal Life ==
-Ron Paul is known for his [[libertarian]] philosophy, advocating for limited government, [[free market]] economics, and a non-interventionist foreign policy. He has been a vocal critic of the [[Federal Reserve System]] and has called for its abolition. Paul also supports [[drug policy reform]], [[privacy rights]], and [[Second Amendment]] rights.
+Ron Paul is married to Carol Wells, and they have five children. His son, [[Rand Paul]], is a [[United States Senator]] from [[Kentucky]].
-== Personal life ==
+== Legacy and Influence ==
-Ron Paul is married to Carol Wells, and they have five children, including [[Rand Paul]], who is also a [[U.S. Senator]] from [[Kentucky]]. Paul is an author of several books on [[libertarian]] philosophy and economics.
+Ron Paul is often credited with inspiring a new generation of libertarians and conservatives who value personal freedom and non-interventionist foreign policy. His influence is seen in the [[Tea Party movement]] and among various libertarian groups.
-== Legacy ==
+== See Also ==
-Ron Paul is considered a significant figure in the [[libertarian]] movement and has influenced many with his advocacy for [[individual liberty]] and [[limited government]]. His ideas continue to resonate with a broad audience, particularly among younger generations.
-== See also ==
 * [[Libertarianism in the United States]]
-* [[Rand Paul]]
 * [[Federal Reserve System]]
-* [[United States presidential election, 1988]]
+* [[Tea Party movement]]
-* [[United States presidential election, 2008]]
-* [[United States presidential election, 2012]]
 == References ==
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-== External links ==
+== External Links ==
-{{commons category|Ron Paul}}
+* [https://www.ronpaul.com/ Official website]
-{{Wikiquote|Ron Paul}}
+* [https://www.cato.org/people/ron-paul Cato Institute profile]
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