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 * 4 Aug 1964 || and  Attacked || In a repetition of the 2 August incident, the  and the  are attacked. After strenuous efforts to confirm the attacks, the President authorizes reprisal air strikes against the North.
 * 5 Aug 1964 || US Reprisals || US aircraft attack several DRV patrol boat bases, destroying ships and facilities.
 * 7 Aug 1964 || Tonkin Gulf Resolutions || At the time of the attacks, the President briefed leaders of Congress, and had a resolution of support for US policy introduced. It is passed with near-unanimity by both Houses.
 * || Khanh Announces State of Emergency || Khanh announces a state of emergency that gives him near-dictatorial powers.
 * 10 Aug 1964 || Taylor's first Monthly Report || In his first monthly report to the President, Taylor gives a gloomy view of the political situation and of Khanh' s capacities for effectively pursuing the war. He is equally pessimistic about other aspects of the situation.
 * 11 Aug 1964 || President Signs Tonkin Resolution || The President signs the Tonkin Gulf Resolution and pledges full support for the GVN.
 * 12 Aug 1964 || Taylor and Khanh Meet || Khanh discusses with Taylor his plan to draw up a new constitution enhancing his own powers. Taylor tries to discourage him.
 * 14 Aug 1964 || Khanh shows Taylor Draft Charter || At GVN NSC meeting, Khanh shows Taylor his proposed draft Constitution. Taylor dislikes its blatant ratification of Khanh as dictator.
 * 16 Aug 1964 || Khanh Names President || With the promulgation of the new constitution, Khanh is elected President by the MRC. |-
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 * 10 Aug 1964 || Taylor's first Monthly Report || In his first monthly report to the President, Taylor gives a gloomy view of the political situation and of Khanh' s capacities for effectively pursuing the war. He is equally pessimistic about other aspects of the situation.
 * 11 Aug 1964 || President Signs Tonkin Resolution || The President signs the Tonkin Gulf Resolution and pledges full support for the GVN.
 * 12 Aug 1964 || Taylor and Khanh Meet || Khanh discusses with Taylor his plan to draw up a new constitution enhancing his own powers. Taylor tries to discourage him.
 * 14 Aug 1964 || Khanh shows Taylor Draft Charter || At GVN NSC meeting, Khanh shows Taylor his proposed draft Constitution. Taylor dislikes its blatant ratification of Khanh as dictator.
 * 16 Aug 1964 || Khanh Names President || With the promulgation of the new constitution, Khanh is elected President by the MRC. |-
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 * 14 Aug 1964 || Khanh shows Taylor Draft Charter || At GVN NSC meeting, Khanh shows Taylor his proposed draft Constitution. Taylor dislikes its blatant ratification of Khanh as dictator.
 * 16 Aug 1964 || Khanh Names President || With the promulgation of the new constitution, Khanh is elected President by the MRC. |-
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 * 16 Aug 1964 || Khanh Names President || With the promulgation of the new constitution, Khanh is elected President by the MRC. |-
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