jan 1, 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Description:
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress passed on August 7, 1964 in direct response to a minor naval engagement known as the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. It is of historical significance because it gave U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson authorization, without a formal declaration of war by Congress, for the use of military force in Southeast Asia.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1964
Now
~ 61 years ago