Before the attack on Pearl Harbor, Walter Campbell Short had led a successful military career. After he was dismissed and forced to retire, Short requested a formal court-martial in an attempt to clear his name; his request was never granted. (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 5, Folder 7, Hoover Institution Archives)

Letter of support received by Lieutenant General Walter Campbell Short after he was relieved of his post in Hawaii. (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 1, Folder 8, Hoover Institution Archives)

Short with his wife, Isabel, in their Honolulu home, circa February 1941. (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 5, Folder 4, Hoover Institution Archives)

Excerpt of a letter from Admiral Husband E. Kimmel, commander in chief of the US Pacific Fleet, dated the day after the Pearl Harbor attack, that gives an overview of the damages incurred as well as Kimmel’s thoughts on how Short and his men handled the situation. Kimmel was also demoted and relieved of his post following the invasion of Pearl Harbor. (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 2, Folder 1, Hoover Institution Archives)

Short is greeted by another military officer as he arrives in Honolulu, Hawaii, to assume his post as commander of the Hawaiian Department. (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 5, Folder 6, Hoover Institution Archives)

Excerpt of a typescript written by Short in which he discusses Japanese messages concerning the attack on Pearl Harbor that were intercepted and decoded prior to the invasion but kept secret from him by higher-ranking military officials. (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 2, Folder 13, Hoover Institution Archives)

Short is sworn in as commander of the Hawaiian Department, February 8, 1941 (Walter Campbell Short papers, Box 5, Folder 6, Hoover Institution Archives)