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NND Project Number: NND 63316. By: NWD Date: 2011 TOP SECRET – Sensitive
NND Project Number: NND 63316. By: NWD Date: 2011 TOP SECRET – Sensitive
| DATE | EVENT OR DOCUMENT | DESCRIPTION | |
| 4 Aug 1964 | Maddox and C. Turner Joy Attacked | In a repetition of the 2 August incident, the Maddox and the C. Turner Joy are attacked. After strenuous efforts to confirm the attacks, the President authorizes reprisal air strikes against the North. | |
| 5 Aug 1964 | US Reprisals | US aircraft attack several DRV patrol boat bases, destroying ships and facilities. | |
| 7 Aug 1964 | Tonkin Gulf Resolutions | At the time of the attacks, the President briefed leaders of Congress, and had a resolution of support for US policy introduced. It is passed with near-unanimity by both Houses. | |
| Khanh Announces State of Emergency | Khanh announces a state of emergency that gives him near-dictatorial powers. | ||
| 10 Aug 1964 | Taylor's first Monthly Report | In his first monthly report to the President, Taylor gives a gloomy view of the political situation and of Khanh' s capacities for effectively pursuing the war. He is equally pessimistic about other aspects of the situation. | |
| 11 Aug 1964 | President Signs Tonkin Resolution | The President signs the Tonkin Gulf Resolution and pledges full support for the GVN. | |
| 12 Aug 1964 | Taylor and Khanh Meet | Khanh discusses with Taylor his plan to draw up a new constitution enhancing his own powers. Taylor tries to discourage him. | |
| 14 Aug 1964 | Khanh shows Taylor Draft Charter | At GVN NSC meeting, Khanh shows Taylor his proposed draft Constitution. Taylor dislikes its blatant ratification of Khanh as dictator. | |
| 16 Aug 1964 | Khanh Names President | - style="vertical-align:top;" |
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