FDR's Stance Before Pearl Harbor

The transcript covers revelations from the Pearl Harbor inquiry, focusing on Admiral Jo Richardson's testimony. He recounts a conversation with President Roosevelt in 1940, discussing potential U.S. involvement in the war if Japan attacked certain territories. Roosevelt indicated that the U.S. would not enter the war under those circumstances.

Who was the naval commander at Pearl Harbor before Rear Admiral Kimmel?

• Admiral Chester Nimitz

• Admiral Jo Richardson

• Admiral William Halsey

• Admiral Raymond Spruance

When did Admiral Richardson have a conversation with President Roosevelt about the war?

• October 8th, 1940

• December 7th, 1941

• September 1st, 1939

• November 11th, 1940

What was the main topic of Admiral Richardson's conversation with President Roosevelt?

• The Dutch East Indies

• The U.S. entering the war

• The attack on Pearl Harbor

• The naval strategy in the Pacific

According to President Roosevelt, under what condition would the U.S. not enter the war?

• If Italy joined the Axis powers

• If Japan attacked by land or the crop intentionally

• If Japan attacked the U.S. mainland

• If Germany invaded France

Which territories were mentioned as potential targets of Japanese attack in President Roosevelt's response?

• Australia and New Zealand

• The Philippines and Guam

• Hawaii and Alaska

• The Dutch East Indies