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The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was significant due to the fact that it give President Johnson the ability to use military force in Southeast Asia without Congress having to issue an official declaration of war. It was signed into law on August 10, 1964.
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∙ 14y ago1. An actual sea battle between 3 North Vietnamese Navy torpedo boats and the destroyer USS Maddox on 02 August 1964 in the Tonkin Gulf.
2. A questionable sea action between North Vietnamese Navy torpedo boats and the USS Maddox and USS Turner Joy in the Tonkin Gulf on 04 August 1964.
3. The Tonkin Gulf Resolution came on or about 6/7 August '64 escalating the Vietnam guerrilla war into a conventional war against North Vietnam; due to the above actions.
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When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
Which statement best describes the events that led to the passage of the Ton-kin Gulf 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.
What incident did President Johnson react to in 1964 that escalated the Vietnam War?
Tonkin Gulf ships were attacked ( this was LBJ who made it up).
What is a significance of gulf of ton kin incident?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was signed by Congress, which allowed the President to send US troops to aid in military conflict without officially declaring war.
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.
Did NATO happen before Gulf Tonkin resolution?
NATO existed well before the Tonkin Gulf incident.
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.
Which act authorized President Johnson to send US combat troops into South Vietnam?
the gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What was the 1964 congressional action that became a blank check for the Vietnam war?
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What events led to the passage of the tonkin gulf 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.
When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
Which president got the gulf of Tonkin resolution passed?
The gulf of tonkin resolution was passed by President Johnson, in 1964, in responce to the attacks launched by the north vietnamese, against the American ships in the gulf of tonkin.
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.
Which statement best describes the events that led to the passage of the Ton-kin Gulf 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.
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 incident did President Johnson react to in 1964 that escalated the Vietnam War?
Tonkin Gulf ships were attacked ( this was LBJ who made it up).
What resolution giving johnson military powers?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution .
