In response to a Vietcong attack in February 1965, President Johnson escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Here's a breakdown of his actions:
1. Operation Rolling Thunder: Johnson initiated a sustained bombing campaign against North Vietnam to weaken the Vietcong and their supporters.
2. Sending Troops: He authorized the deployment of ground troops to Vietnam to support South Vietnamese forces in combating the Vietcong.
3. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution: Following an alleged attack on U.S. ships in the Gulf of Tonkin, Johnson used this incident to gain broader congressional support for military action in Vietnam.
4. Increased Military Aid: Johnson ramped up military aid to South Vietnam to bolster their defenses against the Vietcong.
Overall, President Johnson's response to the Vietcong attack in February 1965 was to intensify U.S. military involvement in Vietnam through a combination of airstrikes, ground troop deployment, and increased military support to South Vietnam.
