Gulf of Tonkin Address4 August 1964
Addresses the nation after reported attacks in the Gulf of Tonkin
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Lyndon Johnson Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Lyndon Johnson, based on 10 World History Database records associated with United States of America.
10 records1964–19689 events2 places
Chronological biography
1964
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution7 August 1964
Receives congressional authorization to use military force in Vietnam
1965
Operation Rolling Thunder2 March 1965
Begins sustained bombing of North Vietnam
Operation Rolling Thunder2 March 1965
Begins sustained bombing of North Vietnam under Operation Rolling Thunder
Operation Steel Tiger3 April 1965
Approves air interdiction against Ho Chi Minh Trail routes in southern Laos
Troop Escalation28 July 1965
Announces expanded US troop commitments to Vietnam
1967
San Antonio Formula29 September 1967
Offers to stop bombing North Vietnam if talks can begin productively
1968
Tet Offensive Response31 January 1968
Responds to the Tet Offensive and mounting questions about US strategy
Bombing Halt31 March 1968
Announces a partial bombing halt and says he will not seek reelection
Bombing Halt and Withdrawal31 March 1968
Announces a partial bombing halt and says he will not seek reelection
Titles and roles
President of United States of America · President of USA
Record provenance
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