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Did FDR Know? The Chilling Theory Behind Pearl Harbor’s “Surprise” Attack

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8. Suspicious Ship Movements

8. Suspicious Ship Movements
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Another point of contention involves the redeployment of US aircraft carriers away from Pearl Harbor just before the attack, while battleships remained concentrated in port. As noted by the Naval History and Heritage Command, some interpret these ship movements as evidence of prior knowledge. Was this a strategic coincidence, or a subtle sign of forewarning from those at the highest levels?

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