Monday, May 21, 2007

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

What is the main thesis of the essay?
The Tonkin resolution is controversial.

What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
A request to congress to defend the interests in S.E. Asia.

What evidence does the author give to support his thesis?
He says that Johnson was a liar. He went against his word.

How does this link to the theme of the first reading, “A Dubious Crusade”?
That the conflict is still controversial and people are uncertain about the results.

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