Navy Court of Inquiry Proceedings: Pearl Harbor Investigation
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
These records provide the official historical account and findings regarding military preparedness and command decisions leading up to the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
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United States Navy
The Navy's internal inquiry proceedings were subject to congressional review and public record as part of this investigation.
U.S. Congress
The legislative body exercised its oversight authority to investigate military command and intelligence failures.
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Key Facts
- The document constitutes Part 33 of the published proceedings of the Navy Court of Inquiry.
- The hearings were conducted by the Joint Committee on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack.
- The investigation was authorized by S. Con. Res. 27.
- The proceedings took place during the 79th Congress, first and second sessions.
Why It Matters
These records provide the official historical account and findings regarding military preparedness and command decisions leading up to the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor.
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