Admiral Kimmel testifies before Pearl Harbor Committee, 1946 | 221164-08 | Footage Farm Ltd

[Admiral Kimmel testifies before Pearl Harbor Committee] - held in Senate Office building
Adm. Kimmel stands & takes oath. Committee at table.
06:00:29 Kimmel w/ Alben Barkley.
06:00:40 Kimmel seated says it is his first opportunity to make statement to the American people.
06:02:30 Talks of superiority of Japanese fleet.
06:03:00 Fuel deliveries were falling behind...had to keep two task forces in harbor rather than one.
06:07:32 Accuses Navy Department that vital information was kept from him. Says he was not given details of the status of Japanese - American negotiations or plans. Was never given orders for alert on Pearl Harbor.
06:09:47 Si. Cuts of Kimmel sworn in, talking to Senator Barkley, various shots room.
Post-WWII Congressional Hearings; Congressional Investigations.

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