Lyndon Johnson5 August 1964
Johnson sent Congress a special message asking for a formal resolution demonstrating national unity and authorizing measures to protect United States forces and Southeast Asian allies.
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Johnson sent Congress a special message asking for a formal resolution demonstrating national unity and authorizing measures to protect United States forces and Southeast Asian allies.
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