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Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

The joint resolution of August 1964 that let President Johnson 'take all necessary measures' in Vietnam.

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7 Aug 1964 –

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opposed by
Ernest Gruening
Wayne Morse
passed by
United States Congress
signed by
Lyndon B. Johnson

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Identifiers
Wikidata Q240352

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opposed by:
  • Ernest Grueningsince 7 Aug 1964

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  • Wayne Morsesince 7 Aug 1964

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passed by:
signed by:
  • Lyndon B. Johnsonsince 10 Aug 1964

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