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In August, 1964, President Johnson reported to the nation that American ships had been attacked by North Vietnam gunboats in the Gulf of Tonkin, in international waters. The Congress passed the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution giving the President the power to use whatever force necessary to protect our interests in the area. At the time, the truth was not reported. << Rather than being on a routine patrol Aug. 2, the US destroyer Maddox was actually engaged in aggressive intelligence-gathering maneuvers - in sync with coordinated attacks on North Vietnam by the South Vietnamese navy and the Laotian air force.>> http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=2261
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∙ 11y agoU.S.S. Ticonderoga, Maddox and C. Turner Joy. supposedly these were the ships attacked. but it is also thought to b a made up story by Johnson to justify why the U.S was involved in Vietnam in the first place.
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How Vietnam war began?
Guerrilla war was sstarted by communist infiltration in 1955 in South Vietnam. Conventional war was started by the Tonkin Gulf Incident in 1964 (war between US & N. VN).
What did US want North Vietnam to do after the air war?
The US wanted N. Vietnam to stop fighting in S. Vietnam.
In what place of Vietnam did the Vietnam War take place?
The vietnam war took place in north and south vietnam during 1954 and1975.As the war spread it boundered areas of Cambodia and Laos.America and Russia became a part of the war in 1962.America had to pull out of the war in 1972.after the war Vietnam became a communist country.It was a famous war because it was one the wars that America did not win.
What did the soldiers listen to during the Vietnam war?
Rock 'n roll.
What did Muhammad Ali say about Vietnam?
"No VC ever called me a N-----"
How Vietnam war began?
Guerrilla war was sstarted by communist infiltration in 1955 in South Vietnam. Conventional war was started by the Tonkin Gulf Incident in 1964 (war between US & N. VN).
How does N Vietnam Defends S Vietnam?
N. Vietnam was ATTACKING S. Vietnam. South Vietnam was defending itself with the help of the US/Allies.
Why didn't the US want to attack north Vietnam?
You meant "invaded." Just so you'll know, North Vietnam was attacked, and consistently, commencing in 1964 by US Naval air units (A4 Skyhawks and F8 Crusaders mostly). In fact, during the course of the war, North Vietnam had more aerial bombs dropped on it, than all of Germany did by the US during WWII. The US did not INVADE North Vietnam because it did not want a repeat of the Korean War. When the US/UN invaded N. Korea during that war, Red China entered into it. Vietnam would be different; no outside interference. Other than the US and allies of course.
What country is to the west of gulf of tonkin?
Vietnam; during the war...N & S Vietnam.
What did US want North Vietnam to do after the air war?
The US wanted N. Vietnam to stop fighting in S. Vietnam.
A person who LIVES N VIETNAM?
A vietnamese
When was In 'n Out created?
In 'n Out was created on 1964-04-10.
When did N. Sivaraj die?
N. Sivaraj died in 1964.
What are the ratings and certificates for Rhythm 'n' Greens - 1964?
Rhythm 'n' Greens - 1964 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
What nations did Vietnam conquer?
There were 3 countries: North Vietnam, South Vietnam, and Vietnam. N & S Vietnam were created in 1954/55. Vietnam was created in 1975/76. Vietnam hasn't conquered anybody. North Vietnam conquered South Vietnam in 1975
When did Frank N. Wilcox die?
Frank N. Wilcox passed away on March 3, 1964.
Who was the president of northsouth Vietnam?
Diem until '63, Thieu until the end, for S. Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh for N. Vietnam.
