Statement of Rear Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, September 27, 1944

This statement was read before the Naval Court of Inquiry Investigating the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor. Kimmel outlines his defense against accusations related to the Pearl Harbor attack. He emphasizes that he was not provided with crucial intelligence that indicated an imminent Japanese attack, which was available to high-level officials in Washington. Kimmel argues that the lack of timely and accurate information significantly impacted his ability to prepare for and prevent the attack.