Gulf of Tonkin incident and Resolution Flashcards
When was an American destroyer near the coast of N.Vietnam attacked by North Vietnamese patrol boats?
August 1964
Although no serious damage was caused what did President Johnson claim about the gulf of Tonkin incident?
It was an unprovoked attack
What did Johnson tell congress after the gulf of Tonkin incident?
‘He wanted to prevent any further agression’
What resolution did congress pass after the gulf of Tonkin incident?
Gulf Of Tonkin resolution
What did The Gulf Of Tonkin resolution allow the president to do?
Take all necessary measures to prevent further aggression and achieve peace and security
When did Operation Rolling Thunder commence?
2nd March 1965
Which Month did Operation Rolling Thunder go through?
November 1968
When did the first US combat troops arrive in Vietnam?
March 8 1965
How many marines landed at Da Nang?
3500 marines
What weapon was authorised for use on March 9 1965?
Napalm
When was the use of Napalm introduced?
March 9, 1965
