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Why did congress authorize the president to send troops to Vietnam?
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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).
What effect did the 1964 joint resolution of congress have regarding the deployment of us troops to vietnam?
It authorized the president to send troops into battle
Who was president of the US when the US first went to Vietnam?
Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) was President in 1959 when the Vietnam War began. About 900 US military advisors were sent to the area. President John F. Kennedy supported the anti-communist regime of South Vietnam, providing increased aid and support. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson used the Gulf of Tonkin incident to push Congress to authorize the direct deployment of US troops.
Did the president need Congressional approval to send troops to Vietnam or Desert Storm?
Presidents do not need the approval to send troops anywhere in the world. However, generally the president attempts to have a consensus with Congress when sending troops somewhere.
Can the president have war even without the consent of congress and if so what is this called?
The President can order military strikes without consulting Congress. He needs money for a war of any duration and only Congress can authorize the spending of money. Only Congress can declare war, but if Congress approves money, undeclared wars can last a long time and use hundreds of thousands of troops as in Vietnam. Wars of any kinds can be also be called (military) interventions and peace-keeping operations.
How many troops were in Vietnam when President Nixon took office?
When President Nixon took office there was approximately 536,100 American troops in Vietnam. President Nixon immediately started reducing the number of troops in Vietnam.
Is the President required to report to Congress soon after the introduction of troops when war has not been declared?
Under the War Powers Resolution, the President is required to report to Congress within 48 hours after introducing troops into hostilities or situations where hostilities are imminent. However, the President has 60 days to continue military actions without a declaration of war, with an additional 30 days for the withdrawal of troops. If Congress doesn't authorize the use of military force during this period, the President must cease those operations.
What president sent troops to Vietnam?
NIXON
How did the Gulf of Ton-kin Resolution affect President Lyndon B Johnson's ability to fight communism in South Vietnam?
The resolution allowed President Johnson to commit more troops to South Vietnam without the approval of Congress.
When did the US enter the Vietnam war and when did they leave?
President Eisenhower sent US troops to Vietnam in 1955, President Ford pulled out the last US troops in 1975.
What gave President Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking Congress for a deceleration of war?
help freinds in need
What gave president Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking congress for the declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
