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Read. Follow. Verify.Army Pearl Harbor Board Investigation Proceedings (Part 30)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is the 30th volume of the official transcript from the on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack. It contains the recorded testimony and proceedings regarding the military and administrative actions surrounding the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
This record provides the primary source evidence used by the 79th Congress to determine military accountability and intelligence failures leading to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Military Personnel
Military officers and personnel were subject to testimony and investigation regarding their conduct and decision-making during the attack.
General Public
The public is affected by the historical record and the findings regarding national security and military preparedness.
Key Facts
- The document is part of a multi-volume series recording the proceedings of the Army Pearl Harbor Board.
- The investigation was conducted pursuant to S. Con. Res. 27.
- The hearings were held by the Joint Committee on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack during the 79th Congress.
- The transcript covers testimony and evidence regarding the events of December 7, 1941.
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- This specific volume (Part 30) is part of a larger set of hearings spanning the first and second sessions of the 79th Congress.
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The document represents a significant moment in the use of congressional investigative power to review military conduct during wartime.
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