Pearl Harbor Attack: Hearings Before the Joint Committee on the Investigation of the Pearl Harbor Attack, Congress of the United States, Seventy-ninth Congress, First Session, Pursuant to S. Con. Res. 27, 79th Congress, a Concurrant Resolution Authorizing an Investigation of the Attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and Events and Circumstances Relating Thereto ..U.S. Government Printing Office, 1946 |
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... give the Japanese side of the story and I think we will get much more accurate figures from that . The VICE CHAIRMAN . All right . I was hoping to ascertain , so far as you could tell us , the number of Jap planes that were attacking us ...
... give the Japanese side of the story and I think we will get much more accurate figures from that . The VICE CHAIRMAN . All right . I was hoping to ascertain , so far as you could tell us , the number of Jap planes that were attacking us ...
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... give that impression in my answer . I do not know the answer to that specific question . All I can say is any openings did not contribute to the spread of the damage or the flooding of the ships , except on the California . Mr. MURPHY ...
... give that impression in my answer . I do not know the answer to that specific question . All I can say is any openings did not contribute to the spread of the damage or the flooding of the ships , except on the California . Mr. MURPHY ...
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... give a definitive answer , I can only point out the condition of alert that was placed in effect at that time , which did not envisage the possibility of attack from without . Mr. MURPHY . I would like to have a specific answer . In ...
... give a definitive answer , I can only point out the condition of alert that was placed in effect at that time , which did not envisage the possibility of attack from without . Mr. MURPHY . I would like to have a specific answer . In ...
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... give any orders ; that is , to cite any orders ? Admiral INGLIS . We were given an outline of the subjects which were to be covered . Senator FERGUSON . Will you give us the outline ? Was it in writing ? Admiral INGLIS . Yes , sir . Do ...
... give any orders ; that is , to cite any orders ? Admiral INGLIS . We were given an outline of the subjects which were to be covered . Senator FERGUSON . Will you give us the outline ? Was it in writing ? Admiral INGLIS . Yes , sir . Do ...
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... give us what information you have on that ? Colonel THIELEN . Would the Senator care to have me repeat the story ? Senator FERGUSON . No ; I don't want the story repeated . I would like to have what information was given to you that he ...
... give us what information you have on that ? Colonel THIELEN . Would the Senator care to have me repeat the story ? Senator FERGUSON . No ; I don't want the story repeated . I would like to have what information was given to you that he ...
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Page 409 - To provide the fullest and most unembarrassed opportunity to China to develop and maintain for herself an effective and stable Government. 3. To use their influence for the purpose of effectually establishing and maintaining the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations throughout the territory of China. 4. To refrain from taking advantage of...
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Page 411 - China. 3. They are accordingly firmly resolved reciprocally to respect the territorial possessions belonging to each other in said region. 4. They are also determined to preserve the common interests of all Powers in China by supporting by all pacific means at their disposal the independence and integrity of China and the principle of equal opportunity for commerce and industry of all nations in that Empire.
Page 490 - Japan that if the Japanese Government takes any further steps in pursuance of a policy or program of military domination by force or threat of force of neighboring countries, the Government of the United States will be compelled to take immediately any and all -steps which it may deem necessary toward safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the United States and American 'nationals and toward insuring the safety and security of the United State.
Page 413 - In the field of world policy I would dedicate this Nation to the policy of the good neighbor — the neighbor who resolutely respects himself and, because he does so, respects the rights of others...
Page 840 - Say very secretly to them that there is extreme danger that war may suddenly break out between the Anglo-Saxon nations and Japan through some clash of arms and add that the time of the breaking out of this war may come quicker than anyone dreams.