The Gulf of Tonkin incident of 1964 is a pivotal moment in history, often identified as the event that escalated the Vietnam War. This incident involved two reported confrontations between the United States and North Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin, but subsequent revelations have cast doubt on the veracity of these reports.
On August 2, 1964, the USS Maddox, a U.S. Navy destroyer, was conducting a signals intelligence patrol in the Gulf of Tonkin. It was initially reported that the Maddox was attacked by North Vietnamese Navy torpedo boats, leading to an exchange of gunfire. However, declassified documents and historical analysis later revealed that this attack did not actually occur. The Maddox was actually engaged in covert operations, supporting South Vietnamese attacks on North Vietnamese islands, a fact not widely known at the time.
Two days later, on August 4, there was a second reported incident involving the Maddox and another destroyer, the USS Turner Joy. They claimed to have been attacked again by North Vietnamese forces. These reports were also later called into question, with evidence suggesting that the August 4 incident may have been misinterpreted or exaggerated.
Despite the questionable nature of these incidents, the U.S. response was immediate and forceful. President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered retaliatory air strikes against North Vietnamese targets and sought congressional approval for further military action. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, passed on August 7, 1964, granted President Johnson the authority to increase U.S. military presence in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war.
This event marked a significant escalation in U.S. involvement in Vietnam, leading to a long and costly conflict. The Gulf of Tonkin incident, especially in light of later revelations about its inaccuracy, has become a symbol of the potential consequences of misinformation and the misrepresentation of events in shaping foreign policy. It remains a controversial and critical subject in the study of American history and foreign relations.
looks like history is repeating it self a lot of false flag going on
We seem to be one of the dirtiest players on the board. It’s a shame what people will do for money and power. keep pushing the truth out there MD.
this Tonkin stuff does not supperise me at all , it still goes on today , we are the BIG BULLY !
Kennedy turns down Operation Northwoods and gets executed. LBJ knows what’s good for him when they suggest The Gulf of Tonkin false flag.
Don’t forget the US Liberty, our sweet friends in Israel attacked the Liberty for hours and hours with LBJ approval.