Everything Everywhere Daily The Gulf of Tonkin Incident
May 31, 2024
Explore the Gulf of Tonkin Incident of 1964 that sparked US intervention in Vietnam, from alleged naval confrontations to the escalation of the war. Discover the deception behind the incident and its impact on US military involvement, leading to the passage of the War Powers Act.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Escalation of U.S. Involvement in the Vietnam War
02:33 • 3min
Engagement with North Vietnamese Boats and Mysterious Sonar Readings
05:10 • 2min
Gulf of Tonkin Incident Deception
07:21 • 6min
The Impact of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident on War Powers
13:04 • 2min