Which war began with the "Gulf of Tankin incident" when our President declared that one of our naval ships had been attacked, when in fact it never had?

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The Gulf of Tankin incident occurred in 1964 and was used as a justification for increased US involvement in the Vietnam War. However, it was later revealed that the attack had never actually occurred. The other options listed are not accurate for the given scenario.

Which War Began with the "Gulf of Tankin Incident" When