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The Tonkin Gulf Resolution.
After the naval engagements in the Tonkin Gulf in 1964.
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.
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 date of the Tonkin Gulf Resolution was August 7th, 1964.