Who declared war on Vietnam?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the historical event of who declared war on Vietnam, likely referring to the Vietnam War and the countries involved.
Answer
The United States never officially declared war on Vietnam.
The United States did not officially declare war on Vietnam. Instead, Congress authorized troop deployment and military action through the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
Answer for screen readers
The United States did not officially declare war on Vietnam. Instead, Congress authorized troop deployment and military action through the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution.
More Information
While Congress did authorize military action in Vietnam through the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, there was no official declaration of war made, making the Vietnam War technically undeclared.
Tips
Confusing authorization for military action with a formal declaration of war is a common mistake.
Sources
- Was the Vietnam War technically a war - Britannica - britannica.com
- US Involvement in the Vietnam War: the Gulf of Tonkin - History.state.gov - history.state.gov
- Reasons for US involvement in Vietnam - BBC - bbc.co.uk
