Navigation: America's Wars: Revolutionary War War of 1812  Civil War Chronology of WW II  Vietnam War  American History: Civics: A Glossary Amistad Gallery of Railroad Stations  Elections: US Elections  Aviation: WW II: American Aircraft  Navy History: US Carriers  US Navy Battleships US Patrol Boats US Cruisers Other: History of The Middle East		HistoryCentral.com > America's Wars > Vietnam War > Events > US Senate Approves Tonkin Gulf Resolution August 7, 1964 US Senate Approves Tonkin Gulf Resolution   The United States Senate approves the Tonkin Gulf Resolution authorizingthe President to "take all necessary measures" to repel attacksagainst US forces and to "prevent further aggression" in the area.The Resolution provides President Johnson with a blank check to take whateveraction he deems appropriate in South Vietnam. It is the only congressionalaction, other than approving military funding, ever taken during the VietnamWar to authorize American actions during the war.	Subscribe To the HistoryCentral.com mailing list: Receive all the latest news and info: Enter Your E-mail Address:       Related Products    Resources Links to Other Vietnam Sites -
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