From helping the Republic of South Vietnam combat communist insurgents (communist guerrillas=Viet Cong) to direct open warfare with the nation of North Vietnam.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which was passed by Congress in 1964.
the gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution .
Vietnam War.
" Tonkin Gulf Resolution "
The August, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin resolution.
The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution occurred due to sea battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Vietnam Navy.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
LBJ
Adopted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution