The Tonkin Gulf Resolution gave President Johnson specific permission to

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The Tonkin Gulf Resolution gave President Johnson the authority to "take all necessary measures" to protect U.S. interests in Vietnam. While it did not explicitly declare war, it allowed Johnson to escalate U.S. involvement in the conflict, leading to a large-scale deployment of American troops. Option A and B both indicate specific acts of aggression, which were not explicitly authorized by the resolution. Option D is not accurate as the United States did not seek to overthrow the South Vietnamese government, but rather to support it. Therefore, the best choice is C, as it accurately reflects the language of the resolution and the intentions of President Johnson.

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