The Gulf of Tonkin Incident was a defining moment that led to the escalation of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. In this video, we explore the events of August 2 and 4, 1964, when the USS Maddox was reportedly attacked by North Vietnamese forces. We examine the controversial second attack and how it led to the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, granting President Lyndon B. Johnson broad military powers without a formal declaration of war. Discover how this incident became the catalyst for full-scale U.S. engagement in Vietnam and its lasting impact on American foreign policy.
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