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What gave president Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking congress for the declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Why was Senator Wayne Morse against the Tonkin Gulf Resolution?
Mr. Morse was a noted critic of the Vietnam War. Gulf of Tonkin violated Article 1 of the Constitution, requiring Congress to declare war before committing troops. (Although there have been other instances where troops were sent without a formal declaration).
Who was the president during the gulf of tonkin?
President Lyndon Johnson used the Gulf of Tonkin incidents to get the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution passed. This permitted him to militarily assist any southeast Asian country that claimed to be victimized by communist aggression. He used this as justification to â??put boots on the groundâ?? (deploy troops) and begin open warfare with North Vietnam.
In what resolution of 1964 did Congress give president Johnson a blank check for the war in Vietnam?
The August, 1964 Gulf of Tonkin resolution.
How did President Johnson use the Gulf of Tonkin incident to further his goals in the Vietnam conflict?
President Johnson used the gulf of tonkin incident to further his goals in the vietnam conflict by creating a buzz and hysteria through the country about terrorism and anti forces.
Which president used the Gulf of Tonkin to deploy troops to Vietnam?
LBJ
Which act authorized President Johnson to send US combat troops into South Vietnam?
the gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What is the name of the gulf between China and Vietnam?
The Gulf of Tonkin.
What gave president Johnson the power to commit troops to Vietnam without asking congress for the declaration of war?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
What was result of the gulf of tonkin incident?
It caused President Johnson to send more troops to Vietnam.
What was the results of the gulf of tonkin incident?
It caused President Johnson to send more troops to Vietnam.
The opened the door to the Vietnam war by allowing the president to send troops to fight?
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
What is the capital of the gulf of tonkin?
The Gulf of Tonkin is part of Vietnam. It's capital is Hanoi.
What are the event that occurred in tonkin gulf?
The Vietnam War is the event that occurred in the Tonkin Gulf.
How did the event of Vietnam war develop after US dispatch troops in Vietnam?
One event that caused an escalation of troop involvement in Vietnam was the incident in 1964 at the Gulf of Tonkin.
What incident gave the united states president the authority to start sending actual troops to the Vietnam war?
gulf of tonkin
Which gulf is east of Vietnam and south of China?
Tonkin Gulf.
