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The Gulf of Tonkin resolution was passed in August of 1964, and LBJ became president in November of 1963.[1] Nixon was the one who quit the war in Vietnam, remo
by nickff 10y ago
The Gulf of Tonkin resolution was passed in August of 1964, and LBJ became president in November of 1963.[1] Nixon was the one who quit the war in Vietnam, removing US soldiers from active combat, then from most of the country (which took place 1971-1973).[2]
The USA also never passed a declaration of war against North Vietnam, whereas Obama claimed to be operating under the 'War on Terror' declaration for his whole presidency.
I believe that Obama also has the record for bombing the most countries, though many drone and bombing campaigns have not been fully disclosed (i.e. the extent of the Phillipines campaign).
[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_B._Johnson#Gulf_of_Tonkin_Resolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_B._Johnson#Gulf_of_Tonk...
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War#Exit_of_the_Americans:_1973.E2.80.9375 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_War#Exit_of_the_Americ...
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