According to this document,was the U.S.planning to go to war in Vietnam before August 1964?Explain your answer.

The question of whether the U.S. was planning to go to war in Vietnam before August 1964 is a matter of historical debate. There is evidence suggesting that the U.S. had been involved in Vietnam prior to the Gulf of Tonkin incident in August 1964, such as through military advisors and support for the South Vietnamese government. However, the escalation to a full-scale war is complex and involves various factors, including the Cold War context, containment policy, and geopolitical considerations. While there were indications of increasing U.S. involvement, it's not accurate to assert a definitive plan for war before August 1964. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, passed in response to the incident, marked a significant turning point in the U.S. commitment to the conflict.