The Gulf of Tonkin incident (AQA GCSE History): Flashcards
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When was Gulf of Tonkin incident?
When was Gulf of Tonkin incident?
August 1964
Which President during Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Which President during Gulf of Tonkin incident?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What was USS Maddox?
What was USS Maddox?
US destroyer conducting surveillance in Gulf
First attack on USS Maddox date
First attack on USS Maddox date
2 August 1964
Result of 2 Aug attack for North Vietnam
Result of 2 Aug attack for North Vietnam
Two torpedo boats sunk
Second reported attack date
Second reported attack date
4 August 1964
Truth about 4 August attack
Truth about 4 August attack
No actual attack; misinterpreted radar/sonar
When was Gulf of Tonkin Resolution presented?
When was Gulf of Tonkin Resolution presented?
7 August 1964
When was Gulf of Tonkin Resolution signed?
When was Gulf of Tonkin Resolution signed?
10 August 1964
What powers did Gulf of Tonkin Resolution give Johnson?
What powers did Gulf of Tonkin Resolution give Johnson?
Broad war powers without further Congressional approval
Vietcong strength increase 1963-1964
Vietcong strength increase 1963-1964
23,000 to 60,000 fighters
Why electoral pressure on Johnson 1964?
Why electoral pressure on Johnson 1964?
Presidential election; needed to appear tough on Vietnam
How long had Johnson prepared the Resolution?
How long had Johnson prepared the Resolution?
Two months before August 1964
What was OPLAN 34A?
What was OPLAN 34A?
Secret sabotage programme against North Vietnam
What was Gulf of Tonkin incident significance?
What was Gulf of Tonkin incident significance?
Transition to full-scale US military intervention