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What is the name of the resolution passed by congress that approved the sending of US soldiers to fight in the Vietnam War?
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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
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What was the name of the resolution passed by Congress that approved the sending of U.S. soldiers to fight in Vietnam?
After the naval engagements in the Tonkin Gulf in 1964.
What were the results of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution approved by Congress?
The resolution gave the Defense Department the authority and the funds to move significant-sized combat units into South Vietnam.
Why did congress pass the powers resolution after the Vietnam war?
Yes
What was the US congress's involvement in the Vietnam war?
They approved the funding.
Why did congress pass the wars powers resolution after Vietnam war?
Yes
Why was the Vietnam veterans memorial built in the spot?
That's the location congress approved.
What resolution gave the president the power to use military force on Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which was passed by Congress in 1964.
What was the effect of north Vietnam torpedoing the us navy ship?
There was no visual or physical evidence of torpedo attacks, although objects were picked up on the ships sonar. In any event, Congress approved the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which began Americas involvement in the Vietnam War.
In what resolution of 1964 did Congress give president Johnson a blank check for the war in Vietnam?
The August, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin resolution.
What plan did congress approve that gave Johnson power during the Vietnam war?
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
What gave president Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking congress for the declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
What legislation provided legal justification for US involvement in Vietnam?
In 1964 Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
