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Because North Vietnamese Navy (NVN) torpedo boats attacked the USN destroyer USS Maddox on 02 August 1964. Then, allegedly again on the 4th. The resolution occurred shortly afterwards.
The first attack did happen, it was in fact a sea battle between the NVN & USN.
The second attack may have been a mis-understanding coupled with a radar malfunction with one or more of the destroyers.
What else can I help you with?
What incident did President Johnson react to in 1964 that escalated the Vietnam War?
Tonkin Gulf ships were attacked ( this was LBJ who made it up).
When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
What was result of the gulf of tonkin incident?
It caused President Johnson to send more troops to Vietnam.
What was the outcome of tonkin gulf incident?
This incident resulted in the U.S. pursuing military action in Vietnam. It also caused the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution regarding the U.S. aiding Asian countries influenced by communism. Ultimately, this incident resulted in the Vietnam War.
Why was gulf of tonkin important?
Because this naval battle (incident) was responsible for open warfare between the US and North Vietnam.
Did NATO happen before Gulf Tonkin resolution?
NATO existed well before the Tonkin Gulf incident.
What incident did President Johnson react to in 1964 that escalated the Vietnam War?
Tonkin Gulf ships were attacked ( this was LBJ who made it up).
Escalation of the war in Vietnam begin with what?
Tonkin Gulf Incident
What incident prompted congress to increase American involvement in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Who was president during the gulf on tonkin incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who was the president during tonkin gulf incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
What did the gulf of tonkin incident do?
Started a war between North Vietnam and the US.
What nation did Johnson accuse of provoking the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
North Vietnam.
What were the major descisions which lead to the vietnam war?
The big one was the Tonkin Gulf Incident.
What countries were in the Gulf of Tonkin Incident?
North Viet Navy vs US Navy.
What event inspired an increase in public support for the war in Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin "Incident".
