2 août 1964 - Gulf of Tonkin Incident (August 2, 1964)
Description:
On August 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson authorized any action necessary to deal with threats against US forces in Southeast Asia. This authorization was in response to an alleged attack by North Vietnamese patrol boats on US destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. This event is significant because it marked the beginning of US involvement in the Vietnam War.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
2 août 1964
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 60 ans