On September 11, 2001, George W. Bush gave a speech to the American citizens following the horrible and tragic terrorist attacks that had taken place. Bush’s purpose is to create unity among the nation and to build his presidential credibility. United States President, George W. Bush, in his speech, 9/11 Address to the Nation, emphasizes how everyone should move forward and remain strong after the tragic events. Bush appeals to the audience using pathos, logos, and ethos while adopting a grieving, yet hopeful tone in order to tranquilize the people of America. President George W. Bush uses pathos in his speech to help unify the people. His wording has people feeling shocked, surprised, and angry. He reasons the cause for the attack was because “we’re the brightest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world” (Bush 7). Bush successfully vilifies the enemy, as it is still strong today, to unify the citizens under a common enemy. He continues pathos with a justice-seeking tone on how he will bring justice to those responsible. With compassion and hope, Bush asks people to pray on behalf of those affected by the …show more content…
“Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government’s emergency response plans” (Bush 7). As the newly elected president, Bush must make an impression that he can be a strong president and uses ethos to build that credibility. “I have directed the full resources of our intelligence and law enforcement communities to find those responsible and to bring them to justice” (Bush 7). He shows the persona of a reliable leader who can get the situation under control. “And I pray they will be confronted by a Power greater than any of us, spoken through the ages in Psalm 23: Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil for you are with me” (Bush 7). With the biblical allusion, Bush is trying to showcase that God supports
Bush introduces war against terrorism by creating a specific personality for those responsible. Bush refers to the terrorist as "evil" and "the very worst of human nature" in order to implant hateful sentiments in the minds of the American population towards the group responsible. Bush's reference to the lost of "moms and dads," "friends and neighbor" serve to create
President Bush’s speech regarding the 9/11 terrorist attack, directed towards American citizens, can be an example of resilience in our united nation against evil for the world to witness and implement.
Fifteen years ago, the United States suffered the worst homeland attack since Pearl Harbor. Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden sent nineteen men to hijack four commercial airlines loaded with fuel for cross country flights. On September 11, 2001, George W. Bush was informed of a terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Later that evening, Bush gave a national speech using descriptive statements on how we as a nation would overcome these tragic attacks. Given the situation, George W. Bush did his best persuading the country with ethos; however, his most affective appeal on the nation was pathos.
In George W. Bush’s 9/11 speech, he used very many different ways to bring peace and comfort to the citizens of America. Bush used Ethos, Logos, and Pathos in his speech, all of which made him trustworthy, believable, and a great leader. In the speech, Bush talks a lot about coming together, remembering those who died, and moving in the right direction. I believe the speech was a very good speech because he had a duty as the leader of the country to calm his people in the midst of chaos, and he did just that.
George Bush and Tony Blair worked together in 2003 to initiate the Iraq War and the invasion on Iraq. Bush was the president of the United States in 2001-2007, while Tony Blair was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997-2007. The attack of 9/11 not only resulted in death for the United States, but also for many other countries, including the United Kingdom. Not long after this terrorist attack in September, Bush and Blair gave inspiring speeches to address this tragedy. This essay will identify the tone of speech and analyze the rhetorical strategies used by each speaker to achieve his purpose.
September 11th was a tragic event that the majority of the world knows about. Thousands of people were affected, whether directly or indirectly. Fear had spread worldwide, and two well known men in particular stepped up to speak about this incident. President George Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair spoke on two different occasions referencing the attacks. Throughout each speech, one can see the sense of ceremony for those who died and a tone of hopefulness, in that the United States could recuperate from their tragic loss.
Imagine what it’s like to be a member of a nation who’s just been victimized in attacks that took the lives of around 3000 innocent people. The Attacks of September 11, 2001 were a series of four acts of terrorism directed towards the United States. The whole nation was present in a state of utter shock and emotional disarray. Besides, many of their loved ones were taken from them, and many others were threatened. If the Taliban terrorists were willing to commit attacks such as the ones of September 11th, 2001, then what made everyone else immune? In the “Address to Joint Session of Congress Following 9/11 Attacks,” George W. Bush substantially utilizes strong pathos, in addition to use of moderate amounts of ethos, logos, and a very urgent and resentful tone to persuade the American people that he will take the measures necessary to ensure that the terrorists are brought to justice. In fact, he was well aware that the people were fearful regarding their future, and he took full advantage of the emotional nature of the situation to win over the support of the people at the time. After 9/11 and his speeches, his approval rating shot up to an all time high; he had managed to intoxicate the people in the fashion which he handled the circumstances, and convinced the American people that they were in good hands.
On September 11, 2001, the United States of America was hit with the worst terrorist attack in history. An Islamic group called al-Qaeda hijacked four airliners. They flew two of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one into the Pentagon in Washington D.C., and one into a field in Pennsylvania. When the Twin Towers fell, the footage was aired live on television and America was in shock. After an act of terrorism this tragic, the current President at the time, George W. Bush, had to address the nation. On this same day, President Bush gave a speech from the Oval Office in Washington D.C. The American people were afraid of more terrorist attacks. When Bush gave his speech, he had two main agendas: give America
Bush greets our nation with the upmost detailed, direct and emotional speech following the “series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts (1).” When the most powerful person in our nation addresses us beginning with a statement like that, you cannot help but automatically have that gut feeling or sense of knowing this is not a good situation. As Bush continues on with his speech stating, “Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government’s emergency response plans…our military is powerful, and it’s prepared (3)” the intensity has sparked. From two statements Bush has pulled viewers, readers, and listeners into his speech through emotion. Emotions of fear, anger, confusion, hurt and loss being a start to a long list of feelings people have begun to feel. However Bush then state’s, “Our first priority is to get help to those who have been injured, and to take every precaution to protect our citizens at home and around the world from further attacks, (3)” giving people a more reassuring and hopeful view, despite the tragedy unfolding right before their eyes. Towards the end of Bush’s speech he speaks “on behalf of the American people, I thank the many world leaders who have called to offer their condolences and assistance…and we stand together to win the war against terrorism, (5)” in order to show positive unity. Throughout this speech in particular Bush uses his strengths
One of the main applications of pathos was the way he used individual’s names. For instance, he says, “we have seen it in the courage of passengers, who rushed terrorists to save others on the ground—passengers like an exceptional man named Todd Beamer. And would you please help me to welcome his wife, Lisa Beamer, here tonight” (Bush, 2001). Using a victims’ name of the attacks, helps to personify the sorrow that the nation was feeling. President Bush also mentioned a police shield that had belonged to a man, named George Howard, who lost his life trying to save others at the World Trade Center. His speech further states that Bush received the shield from George Howard’s mother. Bush’s mention of the police shield is not only emotional, but makes Americans realize that President Bush is trustworthy and wants support for the war on terror. Another great use of pathos is Bush’s mention of the attack on Pearl Harbor. He states, “On September the 11th, enemies of freedom committed an act of war against our country. Americans have known wars – but for the past 136 years, they have been wars on foreign soil, except for one Sunday in 1941” (Bush, 2001). In 1941, Japanese fighter planes attacked the American naval base at Pearl Harbor near Honolulu, Hawaii. More than two thousand five hundred American people died that day (Staff, 2010). Like President Bush, Roosevelt also held a joint session of
Jason Hutchison Professor Reynolds English Comp 1101 01 March 2024 Twenty Years of Heartache, Healing and Hope George Bush’s 20th anniversary speech given September 11, 2021, in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. George Buch was the 43rd President of the United States and served as president on September 11, 2001. George W. Bush held office from 2001-2009. President Bush was the Governor of Texas from January 17, 1995, until December 21, 2000, and served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Air Force Air Guard from 1968-1974. I chose this speech since it reminded me of the speech that he had given addressing the nation days after 9/11/2001 occurred in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.
September eleven was the first time that America was attacked on its territory by foreigners. Bush’s message was America would always rebuild no matter the tragedy. George Bush connects with those affected by the tragedies by classifying groups that were involved in the event. He says,” The victim were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries businessmen and women, military and federal workers, moms and dads, friends and neighbors” The classification of the victims made the address very emotional. George Bush was so emotional that he declared war on terrorism. Bush also address people that wish harm to America. By letting them know that,” These acts of mass murder were intended to frighten our nation into chaos and retreat. but they have failed. Our country is strong”. This part of his message not only discourages those that wish harm on America but it consoles the grieving Americans. Bush also use we like Clinton to increase the feeling of national unity. Bush also dedicates a whole section of his speech to let Americans know that we are prepared for anything that come in the future by mentioning the readiness of the military as well as plans that are being implemented. This puts reassures in his audience and gives Americans faith that they can move past this tragedy. Like president Clinton, Bush also uses a biblical reference to further his message. Bush quotes Psalms
Former President Bush applies ethos verbally to establish the hierarchy character he portrays. The ethical appeal of loyalty, allegiance, and honor alters the speech connecting the President’s role of authority and sovereignty. An ordinary citizen may comprehend that America can mend anything with the guidance and direction a leader permits. At the time, President Bush was a well established version of ethos. In the 9/11 address to the nation, he asserts, “Immediately following the first attack, I implemented our government’s emergency response plans. Our military is powerful, and it’s prepared. Our emergency teams are working to help with local rescue efforts.”(Bush, 2001). Taking an important notice when and how he mentions that he immediately implemented the emergency response plans, it is evident on how he credits himself for the immediate action for the emergency situation at hand. Our unification as a nation is is characterized when he indicates “Our fellow citizens, Our way of life, Our very freedom, none of us will ever forget this day yet we go forward”, (Bush, 2001). This quote is evident of the patriotism focused on the citizens restoring our power and strength as a nation and sharing the same pain, misery, agony as our nation had been invaded by these ruthless perpetrators. The overall goal of this speech was to make a point a stance that was to instill a unity and
During a period of history when the United States of America experienced its first act of terrorism, on September 11, 2001 four hijacked airplanes, navigated by Al-Qaeda terrorists flew directly into the Twin Towers and attacked the Pentagon. The nation experienced an abundance of emotions; grief, fear, despair, etc. To keep the nation in control, and provide a sense of comfort and security to citizens who are scared and worried about the outcome of their nation, President Bush addressed a speech to the American public. The use of rhetorical devices allows Bush’s speech to be effective by providing a sense of comfort and security to his grieving nation.
On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by terrorists. Before this traumatic event, one could not even imagine someone doing such a thing. When this event occurred everyone had been unaware and continuing their daily activities only to be stopped by this life changing news. The president at the time was George W. Bush. Doing day to day activities like the rest of us, he was reading to a second grade class that bright Tuesday morning. Upon hearing about the news, he was utterly shocked along with the rest of America. At approximately 8:40 p.m., which is around 12 hours after the event, he gave a speech to address this horrendous event. President Bush had successfully created a sense of unity and security throughout the country with his speech by using ethos, pathos, logos, tone and imagery.