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Which legislation passed by Congress gave the president the authority "to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States"?

A. Operation Rolling Thunder
B. Tonkin Gulf Resolution
C. Search-and-destroy mission
D. None of the above



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Final answer:

The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution granted the president authority to repel armed attacks against US forces.


Explanation:

The legislation passed by Congress that gave the president the authority 'to take all necessary measures to repel any armed attack against the forces of the United States' was the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. This resolution granted President Johnson sweeping power to escalate military operations in Vietnam following reported attacks on US warships in the Gulf of Tonkin.


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