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Because the North Vietnamese Navy attacked the US Navy in the Tonkin Gulf.
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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 was true about the end of the Vietnam War?
At the end of the Vietnam War, Congress refused to support South Vietnam any longer.
Why did congress pass the gulf of tonkin act of 1964?
1. Transitional phase of the war, from a strictly guerrilla war in South Vietnam to a conventional war between the regular army of North Vietnam and the regular Army of the United States in South Vietnam. 2. Open warfare between North Vietnam and the US; commencing with the direct aerial bombing of North Vietnam in August 1964. Followed up by Operation Rolling Thunder in 1965.
Did congress protest the Vietnam war?
Only two congressmen voted no to going to war with Vietnam.
How long was us invoved in Vietnam?
War in RVN (South Vietnam) since 1955. War with North Vietnam since 1964.
What wars eas not declared by Congress but was started when the president sent troops?
The US Civil War (1861-1865) & the Vietnam War (1961-1975).
Did congress declare war in the Vietnam war?
WWII was the last time.
What are the release dates for ABC Scope - 1964 Vietnam Report The War in Vietnam II 2-24?
ABC Scope - 1964 Vietnam Report The War in Vietnam II 2-24 was released on: USA: 12 February 1966
Do you agree with the Vietnam war or not?
i feel like it does it isn't right> :(
What was true about the end of Vietnam?
At the end of the Vietnam War, Congress refused to support South Vietnam any longer.
What actions if any did congress take during the Vietnam war?
They funded the war.
Which of these was not a primary factor for opposition to vietnam war?
1964 election
