Tonkin+Gulf+Resolution

-how does the US justify escalation? Vietnam repeatedly attacked US naval vessels although they are lawfully present in international waters US has no territorial, military, or political ambitions in Vietnam

-what are the stated US goal? Vietnamese be left in peace to work out their own destines in their own way Maintenance of international peace and security in southeast Asia

-what does it authorize the President to do? Take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the US and to prevent further aggression

-does the resolution have a firm expiration date when the President determines that the peace and security of the area is reasonably assured by international conditions created by action of the United Nation