On this episode of Our American Stories, Pearl Harbor marked America’s entry into World War II, but the road to that day was lined with warning signs. Intelligence reports pointed to Japanese aggression, yet many leaders dismissed the possibility of an attack and even the possibility that the Japanese could fly airplanes. In the twelve days leading up to December 7, flawed assessments and missed signals left the Pacific Fleet vulnerable. Steve Twomey, author of Countdown to Pearl Harbor, shares the story of those pivotal 12 days that led up to the event that would change World War II and the world. We'd like to thank the U.S. National Archives for allowing us access to this audio.

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