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Because this naval battle (incident) was responsible for open warfare between the US and North Vietnam.
Johnson now had the green light! Jets, Tanks, and Men! All began to arrive in '65. Johnson used air strikes against the North.
The passage of the Gulf of Tonkin resolution occurred due to sea battles in the Tonkin Gulf between the US Navy and the North Vietnam Navy.
After the naval engagements in the Tonkin Gulf in 1964.
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was signed by Congress, which allowed the President to send US troops to aid in military conflict without officially declaring war.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Adopted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution