Pearl Harbor Investigation Hearing Transcripts (December 1945)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
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.
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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.
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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.
Why It Matters
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.
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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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