Congress passed the Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
No, it's magification
The power to use all of his military might to subdue North Vietnam, if he wanted to.
it is used as fine adjustment to increase resolution of microscope
The Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Commit troops and resources to repel any armed attacks
Commit troops and resources to repel any armed attacks
He now could conduct OPEN WAR against North Vietnam.
President Johnson asked congress for and received a resolution giving him power to use whatever was necessary to protect U.S. interests in Vietnam on August 7, 1964.
because it is more likely opposing forces will meet by chance
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