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The Gulf of Tonkin incident occurred on August 2, 1964.
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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).
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.
What incident in the gulf of tonkin cause caused a crisis for president Lyndon B. Johnson?
A North Vietnamese ship fired on an American ship.
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 the president during tonkin gulf incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who was president during the gulf on tonkin incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What nation did Johnson accuse of provoking the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
North Vietnam.
What did the gulf of tonkin incident do?
Started a war between North Vietnam and the US.
What happened as a result of the gulf of Tonkin incident?
Open warfare between Washington and Hanoi.
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".
What were the major descisions which lead to the vietnam war?
The big one was the Tonkin Gulf Incident.
