What is one reason why the Gulf of Tonkin affair was such a costly victory for Johnson?
A) Johnson became ill during the Gulf of Tonkin affair and never fully recovered his health.
B) The Gulf of Tonkin affair caused thousands of deaths, which soured America’s reputation.
C) The Gulf of Tonkin affair led Congress to reduce Johnson’s ability to use force in Vietnam.
D) Johnson became vulnerable to the charge of deliberately misleading Congress.
E) Johnson had to underfund his domestic social programs to finance the operation.
Answer: D
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