Lyndon Johnson4 August 1964
Johnson sent Prime Minister Nguyen Khanh a message explaining that the American strikes were intended to defend United States rights while avoiding an uncontrolled expansion of the conflict.
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Johnson sent Prime Minister Nguyen Khanh a message explaining that the American strikes were intended to defend United States rights while avoiding an uncontrolled expansion of the conflict.
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