Gulf of Tonkin Incident 1964: The Spark that Ignited Vietnam

On August 2, 1964, the U.S. destroyer USS Maddox was attacked by North Vietnamese torpedo boats in the Gulf of Tonkin, and a second alleged attack on August 4 set off a chain reaction that reshaped American foreign policy. President Lyndon B. Johnson used the reports of these attacks to persuade Congress to pass the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution on August 7, granting him near‑unlimited authority to wage war in Southeast Asia. The resolution led to the deployment of combat troops, a massive escalation of the Vietnam conflict, and a legacy of war‑making powers that still fuels debate. This short video breaks down the timeline, the key players—Admiral U. S. Moore, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, and Senator Everett Dirksen—and the lasting impact on U.S. politics and military strategy. #USHistory #AmericanHistory

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