Which 1964 legislative action granted President Lyndon B. Johnson broad authority to use military force in Vietnam without a formal declaration of war?
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Correct answer: The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Following reported attacks on U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin, Congress passed this resolution. It allowed the President to take 'all necessary measures' to repel attacks, leading to a massive escalation of U.S. ground troops.
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