Is it true that the american government knew before the attack of pearl harbor that the Japanese were going to attack?

The question of whether the American government knew about the attack on Pearl Harbor in advance is a complex and contentious historical topic. Evidence suggests that U.S. intelligence had intercepted Japanese communications and had some indication that an attack was imminent, but specific information regarding the target and timing of the attack on Pearl Harbor was not clearly communicated or understood. Leading up to the attack on December 7, 1941, U.S. intelligence was aware of growing tensions with Japan and had decoded some Japanese messages. However, there was significant confusion and misinterpretation of the data available. Many military and intelligence officials believed that if an attack occurred, it would likely be against British territories in Southeast Asia rather than Hawaii. After the attack, investigations such as the Roberts Commission and the opinion of many historians have pointed to failures in communication and coordination within U.S. intelligence and military agencies. There were numerous warnings and alerts about possible attacks, but these were not acted upon effectively. In summary, while the U.S. government had intelligence indicating that Japan might be planning an attack, there was a failure to connect the dots that would have allowed for a more prepared response regarding Pearl Harbor specifically. This remains a topic of debate and analysis, especially concerning issues of responsibility and intelligence failures leading up to the attack.