Tonkin Gulf Resolution: Resources

Remember that confusion-filled Gulf of Tonkin Incident, with ships that may or may not have been fired upon? Here's the official government page on the whole situation.

Here's the full Tonkin Gulf Resolution for your primary source viewing pleasure.

One of the most popular movies about Vietnam, featuring the outstanding Robin Williams as a comedy radio DJ.

Vietnam is certainly a focus in this classic film, but really, it's a great take on American history and culture throughout the entire Cold War Era.

A chilling post-Vietnam interview with Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, about the truth behind the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.

A PBS article about the end of President Johnson's life, including his agonized thoughts about Vietnam involvement—and his regret over the whole fiasco.

This energetic and entertaining history teacher reviews the events of the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the resulting legislation from Congress.

Here is Johnson as he addresses the nation concerning the events of early August, 1964. You can almost sense the dread within him—he knows what's coming.

Here are some audio links to an analysis by Walter Cronkite, a respected news anchor during the '60s, and a National Public Radio article on the war in Vietnam.

A clip from 60 Minutes featuring the views and opinions of respected news anchor Walter Cronkite immediately following the Gulf of Tonkin Incident.

This image shows America's Cold War fear of communism spreading in Southeast Asia—if Vietnam were to fall, the rest of Asia could fall with it.

Here's McNamara briefing the cabinet on the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. We can picture him saying "Now this is where our ships may or may not have been fired on, we don't really know."