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Official U.S. Congress findings re. Pearl Harbor attack...
Official U.S. Congress findings re. Pearl Harbor attack...
Item # 723548
July 21, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1946
* The disaster at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941
* United States Congress official investigation
* Japan determined to have full accountability
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Roosevelt Found Blameless For Pearl Harbor Disaster" with subhead. (see images) Lengthy report continues inside with related photo.
Complete with 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI notes: On July 20, 1946, the Joint Congressional Committee on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack released its official report, presenting a comprehensive examination of the December 7, 1941 Japanese strike on Pearl Harbor. The report concluded that Japan bore full responsibility for the attack, while the United States, though not culpable, had suffered from significant lapses in preparedness, intelligence analysis, and inter-service communication. Witness testimony from key figures, including Admiral Husband Kimmel, General Walter Short, and Secretary of State Cordell Hull, revealed that warnings of a possible attack had existed but were not adequately acted upon, and that bureaucratic and organizational shortcomings contributed to the surprise and severity of the strike. The committee recommended reforms to centralize intelligence, improve military readiness, and clarify lines of responsibility, which later influenced the creation of the National Security Act of 1947. While the majority report focused on systemic failings, a minority report contested some conclusions, arguing that the record left unresolved questions about accountability. Overall, the July 1946 report became a foundational document for understanding U.S. military and diplomatic vulnerabilities leading up to Pearl Harbor.
Category: The 20th Century
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