Adopted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Usually, the government of the country is responsible for declaring war. In the United States of America, the Department of Defense is responsible for declaring wars.
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how come the united states did not invade north vietnam to end the war
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The United States tried to prevent Ho Chi Minh from controlling Vietnam.
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The United States wanted to prevent communism from spreading.
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The United States did get involved in the Vietnam war because of communism in Vietnam.
Graham A. Cosmas has written: 'The Joint Chiefs of Staff and the War in Vietnam, 1960-1968' -- subject(s): United States, Vietnam War, 1961-1975, United States. Joint Chiefs of Staff, History 'MACV' -- subject(s): Command of troops, History, Peace, United States, United States. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, Vietnam War, 1961-1975, Vietnamese Conflict, 1961-1975 'U.S. Marines in Vietnam' -- subject(s): Campaigns, History, United States, United States. Marine Corps, Vietnam War, 1961-1975
To prevent them from conquering South Vietnam.