The speech that I have chosen signifies an important moment in American history. The speech was by Franklin D. Roosevelt and it was given a day after the Pearl Harbor bombings. In many ways the speech was an important mark in the start of America’s part in world war two. The rate and tone of the speech, were very clear and well spoken. It appears that he was trying to be as clear as possible for this very important speech. He wanted everyone to clearly understand what he was saying, with no doubt. The lack of gestures and somberness of the president’s tone made everyone listening understand the severity of the situation. The audience awareness was very interesting. There was no excitement in the air. It was only a room full of people patiently
The speech “Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation” was due to the attacks against Pearl Harbor and other island by Japanese Forces. Some of the island affected by these attacks includes: Hong Kong, Guam, Philippine Island, Wake Island, Malaya, and Midway Island. FDR’s uses pathos, ethos, and logos to effectively demonstrated the power and the will of the United States to defend themselves after the attack at Pearl Harbor.
One of the first terrorist attacks on the United States occurred December 7, 1941. On that horrific day, when Japanese fighter pilots and submarines attacked the Pearl Harbor US Naval Base in Hawaii, over 2,400 people lost their lives. A majority of the lives that were lost in Pearl Harbor were taken on the USS Arizona. America was shocked to see the attack unfold in front of them. The 32nd President of the United States of America, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, gave an impactful speech the day after Pearl Harbor, which told America that we are going to war.
FDR's Pearl Harbor, and Bush's 9/11 speech were presented in a time of hurt and devastation and were used to reassure the country of its greatness and power. To reassure what was once a territory that it was still under US rule, and to reassure families of victims that everything was alright. At a time of confusion, both president George Bush and president Franklin Roosevelt spoke in front of the country after as series of tragic events struck the nation. Even though both speeches were presented, one was more beneficial to the nation.
The second term for President Franklin D. Roosevelt is very important for various reasons. One of them is that historically it was the first inauguration to be celebrated in January instead of March as previous presidential inaugurations. Secondary, this speech reminded people the New Deal intentions and accomplishments. Also, to underline the progress coming up and priorities in the second term of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Franklin D. Roosevelt was not remembered for his religious attributes, yet 70 years ago on June 6th 1944, President Roosevelt pursued to calm the souls of his nation as he spoke to the American people. Nervousness was in the air for family members of the heroic men fighting in WWII. That night, FDR broadcasted a prayer addressing the tens of thousands of American soldiers and Allied forces fighting on the beaches of Normandy. Americans hung onto every one of his words. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s speech “The D-Day Prayer” with the heavily solemn tone and his strong use of ethos and pathos, brought hope and reality to Americans.
Roosevelt’s Pearl Harbor Address was most effective due to its incredibly short length and simplistic structure. His speech was concise and very easy to understand; he clarified the nation of the Japanese attack without haste or panic, and gradually went into greater detail of the ambush and its immediate effects. He used straightforward reasoning to build his credibility as he urged the people to maintain their faith during these
These speeches show the American history at its darkest and brightest times. Both speeches use figurative language to emphasize and convey meaning in a powerful manner. In both of these legendary speeches, they use persuasive language and repetition. As Roosevelt stated,"We should bring, We should widen, and We should plan” (p54).
Historians and scholars have often debated the success and failures of Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency since 1945. A number of scholars argue that he created jobs, boosted the economy, and helped America get back onto the road of becoming a great nation. On the other hand, it can be argued that his plans and ideas to create jobs only lasted for the short term and his acts created long-term problems. This paper will discuss Roosevelt’s life, his reforms, and both the positive or negative outcome those actions had on America. However, it must be stated, for the struggles America was going through, and the perseverance they held to triumph over their trials, was in part due to Roosevelt’s boundless leadership as president. Franklin Delano
In his acceptance speech to the Democratic National Convention on June 27, 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt mentioned many challenges and concerns facing the United States during that time period. In his speech the President used short-hand phrases, brief references, and pejorative naming to make his larger, political and ideological points. FDR used terms like ‘economic royalists’, along with phrases like ‘new despotism wrapped in the robes of legal sanctions’, to identify the large corporations, investors and employers, who according to him are trying to influence policies and control the government for their own personal benefits. The President also uses phrases like ‘Necessitous men are not free men’, to reiterate his concerns and to point out how the working people of America are being deprived from their rights by these very same privileged employers. FDR compares 1936 to 1776, referring to the American Revolution and its significance in putting the power back in the hands of the average Americans, and how it is necessary to check the power of the corporations in order to protect the interests of the American people and restore the power back in the hands of the people.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) was a man of unusual charm and great optimism, which he was able to communicate to others. He had a broad smile and was a charismatic optimist whose confidence helped sustain the nation through its darkest moments during crisis like the Great Depression and World War II. He became one of the most beloved of U.S. presidents for four terms in office. But beneath his outward friendliness was an inner reserve and an iron will. His admirers emphasized the way in which he met the nation's problems. They praised him for insisting that the federal government must help the underprivileged and that the United States must share in the responsibility for preserving world
"Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a day which will live in infamy, the United States of America, was suddenly and deliberately attacked by Naval and Air Forces of the Empire of Japan," delivered by Franklin D. Roosevelt is regarded as one of the most important speeches given in US History to date. The speech was delivered to the State of the Union marking the United States' entrance into the Second World War against Japan and Germany.
Purpose of Speech: The purpose of this speech was to persuade the graduating class of 1964, at the University of Michigan, to take responsibility for the world that they live in. Intended audience: The graduating class of 1964 and their families were the intended audience of this speech because President Johnson believes that they are the key ingredient in changing the world, but more specifically their nation, for the generations to come. Speaker’s main points: President Johnson believed that there are three ways in which we can build our Great Society: in our cities, in our countryside, and in our classrooms. He argued that in order to ensure that future generations want to reside in our cities, we need to make sure that we are making them
The Pearl Harbor address to the nation is probably one of the most famous speeches made throughout time. In this essay I will evaluate the rhetorical effectiveness of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's famous speech and show that his speech is a successful argument for the United States of America. I will focus on the speaker's credibility, all the different appeals made throughout the speech, as well as the purpose and the audience of the speech. Also, I will discuss whether or not there are any logical fallacies that may have weakened his speech.
Dlugan, A. (2012, December 4). Speech Analysis: Franklin Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Address. Retrieved from http://sixminutes.dlugan.com/speech-analysis-franklin-roosevelt-pearl-harbor-fdr-infamy/
The first inaugural address of Franklin D. Roosevelt was one that strove to lift the American people off their feet as the country entered some of it's worst years during the Great Depression. One of Roosevelt's strong advantages during his address was his ability to relate to the very real concerns of the everyday American citizens. With pressures of the failing economy facing the President-elect, he delivered this speech, addressing the nation about his plans for a New Deal. Roosevelt made his first point in his address by stating, “...the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” This statement later became one of the most famous Presidential lines in all of history. The purpose of this statement was to remind the nation that for this