2:13:07
Yes, all right.
2:13:09
This came from the decoding room,
a cablegram from the War Department.
2:13:25
Get a copy to Admiral Kimmel.
2:13:45
Pardon me, admiral.
2:13:46
- From Washington.
- Thank you.
2:13:56
Gentlemen.
2:14:03
"The Japanese are presenting
at 1 p. M...
2:14:07
...Eastern Standard Time today...
2:14:10
...what amounts to an ultimatum.
2:14:14
Just what significance the hour set
may have, we do not know...
2:14:21
...but be on alert accordingly. "
2:14:25
Signed...
2:14:27
...George C. Marshall,
chief of staff.
2:14:40
My God.
2:14:57
This leaves the Navy with only two
combat groups in the Central Pacific.