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What important role did admiral kimmel play in Pearl Harbor?

Husband Kimmel commanded the United States Pacific Fleet at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. He was held responsible for the surprise nature of the attack and was relieved of command three days later. After an investigation, Kimmel was cleared of "dereliction of duty" but was still found to have shown poor judgement and to have failed to adequately carry out his responsibilities.