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Joesph C. Grew, the US ammbassador to Japan, learns about a suprise attack on Pearl Harbor, but no one belives him.
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A Japanese meesgae is discovered. It requests the coordinates of the ships in Pearl Harbor.
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Submarines leave Japan.
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Japanese aircraft leave for Hawaii.
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A message is picked up form Washington that an attack on Pearl Harbor is likely.
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A message is recieved for an attack on Pearl Harbor, but it doesn't reach the commanders until the attack has begun.
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At 7:55AM, the first wave of Japanese bombers attack Pearl Harbor. The attack lasted 2 and a half hours. Over 2400 Americans were killed and 1200 were injured.
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7:02 AM More than 50 aircraft are spotted on the American radar.
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Congress declares war on Japan.
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Admiral Chester W. Nimitz becomes the new fleet commander after Adirmal Kimmel and General Short are relieved of their duties for not taking the warnings seriously.
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