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Did the US enter Vietnam without a declaration of war by Congress?
No, it is officially termed the "Vietnam Conflict." Answer The US president went to war using his "constitutional discretion" calling ti a "police action". Correct, Only Congress can draw up the Article of War. In the Archives of the DOD Vietnam is listed as "an armed conflict" Since Congress never drew up such article of war Vietnam was only by Definition an conflict. Only congress has this power as a means of checks and balances. Yes the President can do such action as mobilize military into an area of conflict but for "WAR" to be declared Congress is the only one who can draw up such an article.
Should the US government be allowed to draft Americans to a foreign conflict involving Vietnam that was never declared a war by congress?
Certainly. The US Civil War (War of the Rebellion) 1861-1865 was not a declared war by congress, and THAT WAS THE US FIRST MILITARY DRAFT! What makes Vietnam any different from that?
Congress declared war on Korea but not on Vietnam true or false?
The last time the US Congress declared war was in WW2; December 11, 1941 on Germany & Italy.
Why Did congress pass the war powers revolution after the Vietnam war?
to limit the the President's war-making powers
Why was ' I was only 19' written by Redgum?
It was to express the feelings of Australian Vietnam soldiers before and after the war
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.
Did congress protest the Vietnam war?
Only two congressmen voted no to going to war with Vietnam.
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 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.
What was the US congress's involvement in the Vietnam war?
They approved the funding.
Why did congress pass the powers resolution after the Vietnam war?
Yes
How is it possible that the us can fight a war if congress has not so declared?
In reference to Vietnam: Congress agreed ot allow our troops to defend themselves and help protect South Vietnam from the spread of Communism, but they did not declare war upon North Vietnam.
Why did congress pass the wars powers resolution after Vietnam war?
Yes
Did the president and Congress act in accordance with the constitution and the War Powers Act for the Vietnam war?
Perhaps.
What was the view of congress in Vietnam war?
The non-politically correct answer is: As long as THEIR SON wasn't in Vietnam, it was business as usual.
