8-Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (1964-1971) (1 gen 1964 anni – 1 gen 1971 anni)

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Bill passed in 1964 that gave President Johnson authority to take "all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against forces of the U.S." after an alleged attack on a naval vessel off the coast of Vietnam. It gave Johnson the ability to send over a large amount of combat troops to Vietnam.

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