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Joint resolution of Congress of 7 August 1964 approving "all necessary measures" by the President in Southeast Asia (Public Law 88-408).
7 Aug 1964
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. Joint resolution of Congress of 7 August 1964 approving “all necessary measures” by the President in Southeast Asia (Public Law 88-408).
10 Aug 1964
Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution followed from the Gulf of Tonkin incidents and Vote on the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
According to Robert J. Hanyok.
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution led to the Vietnam War.
According to Robert Byrd and Robert J. Hanyok, each in its own account.
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