The first investigation of the Pearl Harbor attack: evaluation and consequences

The paper analyses "Knox's investigation" (9 - 14 December, 1941) of the Pear Harbor attack, its conception, exhibits and documents. The first Pearl Harbor investigation began when Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox flew to Pearl Harbor to find out what had happened and to try to understand why. In less than a week, Secretary Knox visited the damaged installations at Pearl Harbor and interviewed numerous individuals, including Admiral Kimmel and General Short. Secretary Knox's report was delivered to President Roosevelt on December 14, 1941 - that was the first official report about the Pearl Harbor attack.