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Read. Follow. Verify.Pearl Harbor Investigation: Congressional Hearing Transcript (Part 11)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript from the 79th Congress's investigation into the circumstances surrounding the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. It serves as part of the official record of testimony and evidence gathered to determine military and administrative accountability.
The document provides the official historical record of the federal government's inquiry into the intelligence and military failures that preceded the United States' entry into World War II.
Who It Affects
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United States Military Personnel
The testimony and findings of the committee directly impacted the careers and reputations of military officers involved in the defense of Pearl Harbor.
U.S. Government Officials
Executive and military leadership were subject to scrutiny regarding intelligence handling and decision-making prior to the attack.
Key Facts
- The document is Part 11 of a multi-part series of hearings conducted by the Joint Committee on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack.
- The investigation was authorized by S. Con. Res. 27.
- The hearings took place during the first and second sessions of the 79th Congress.
- The committee was tasked with investigating the facts and circumstances related to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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Post-War Accountability
The investigation represents a significant effort by the legislative branch to assert oversight over military intelligence and executive decision-making following a major national security failure.
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