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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).
When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
What was result of the gulf of tonkin incident?
It caused President Johnson to send more troops to Vietnam.
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.
Related Questions
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
When did Gulf of Tonkin incident happen?
The date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.
Who was president during the gulf on tonkin incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
Who was the president during tonkin gulf incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What did the gulf of tonkin incident do?
Started a war between North Vietnam and the US.
What nation did Johnson accuse of provoking the Gulf of Tonkin incident?
North Vietnam.
What were the major descisions which lead to the vietnam war?
The big one was the Tonkin Gulf Incident.
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".
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