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Read. Follow. Verify.Pearl Harbor Investigation Hearing Transcripts (December 1945)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document contains the official transcripts from the on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack, covering testimony provided between December 5 and December 13, 1945. These hearings were conducted by the 79th Congress to examine the circumstances surrounding the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
These transcripts provide the primary historical record of the congressional inquiry into military and intelligence failures leading up to the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, which fundamentally shaped U.S. national security and intelligence policy.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Military Personnel
Military officers and officials provided testimony regarding their actions and knowledge prior to the attack.
General Public
The public received the findings of the investigation into the national security failure.
Key Facts
- The document covers testimony recorded on December 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, and 13, 1945.
- The hearings were held pursuant to S. Con. Res. 27.
- The investigation was conducted by a Joint Committee of the 79th Congress.
- The scope of the investigation is the attack on Pearl Harbor that occurred on December 7, 1941.
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Post-War Accountability
The hearings represent a significant effort by the legislative branch to assert oversight over military and intelligence operations following a major conflict.
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