It transformed the guerrilla war in South Vietnam into a conventional war in both South Vietnam and a war directly against North Vietnam.
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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.
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.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Adopted the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution