How did the Vietnam War escalate under President Johnson?

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Sim W.
Apr 25, 2017

The escation started after the Gulf of Tonkin incident

Explanation:

In 1964, the Gulf of Tonkin incident which saw American boats shot at(it was a fake allegation to start the war), the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was voted and the President was given full power to escalate the war. Up to 500,000 soldiers were sent to Vietnam during his presidency.

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