Monday, May 21, 2007

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution

What is the main thesis of the essay?
-That the president lied.
What was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution?
-The fireing on a US ship.
What evidence does the author give to support his thesis?
- He says that the president did not declare open war so he lied.
How does this link to the theme of the first reading, “A Dubious Crusade”?
- It says that the war in Vienam is useless, and that it is marked by uncertainty and doubt.

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