 Gulf of Tonkin incident

The Gulf of Tonkin incident refers to two separate confrontations between North Vietnam and the United States in August 1964. These events became a significant turning point in U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. 1. **First Incident (August 2, 1964)**: The USS Maddox, a U.S. Navy destroyer, was conducting electronic reconnaissance in the Gulf of Tonkin when it was approached by three North Vietnamese torpedo boats.