aug 2, 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Incident
Description:
In August 1964, in response to an alleged attack by North Vietnamese patrol boats on U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin, the U.S. Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to take any action necessary to deal with threats against U.S. forces and allies in Southeast Asia.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 2, 1964
Now
~ 60 years ago