VS US General Marshall testifies at Joint Pearl Harbor Committee in Washington, DC

The transcript is a letter addressed to Governor Dewey, marked as top secret and intended for his eyes only. It discusses a grave dilemma related to the political reactions of Congress regarding Pearl Harbor. The letter reveals that the U.S. had intercepted Japanese diplomatic communications, which provided crucial intelligence. However, this intelligence did not indicate any intentions towards Hawaii until after the Pearl Harbor attack. The letter emphasizes the confidentiality of the information and the need for discretion in its handling.

What was the main reason for writing the letter to Governor Dewey?

• To share personal opinions about the war

• To request his support in the upcoming election

• To discuss a grave political dilemma related to Pearl Harbor

• To inform him about a new military strategy

Who was the only other person aware of the letter besides the writer?

• Colonel Carter Clark

• The President

• Admiral King

• The Secretary of State

Why was the letter delivered by hand?

• To make it more personal

• To save on postage costs

• To avoid press and radio reactions

• To ensure it reached Dewey quickly

What was the primary content of the intercepted Japanese communications?

• Diplomatic messages

• Military strategies in Europe

• Economic plans

• Cultural exchanges

What was the significance of the cryptographic efforts mentioned in the letter?

• They helped in decoding Japanese military strategies

• They provided insights into Japanese diplomatic moves

• They revealed economic plans of Japan

• They were used to communicate with allies