The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution Explained: US History Review

The video explores the Gulf of Tonkin incident in 1964, which led to the escalation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam. It discusses the historical context, the events of August 2nd and 4th, and the subsequent Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that granted President Johnson broad military powers. The video also covers the eventual repeal of the resolution and the introduction of the War Powers Act, which aimed to restore congressional authority over military actions.

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