Rhetorical Analysis On Pearl Harbor And 9/11

September 11, 2001 is a day that shook the United States to its core. Millions of Americans felt the pain, the loss, and the anger that came with the attack on their nation. It was a day of mourning, and when it comes to days of mourning it is difficult putting one’s pain into words. However, Leonard Pitts Jr. was able to move past the emotion. He put into his words, not only his own feelings, but the feelings of an entire nation. Pitts conveys the emotion felt after the terror attacks in his essay “Sept. 12, 2001: We’ll go forward from this moment” through his mournful, angry, and righteous tone.

The main focus on this essay is “Why Did Japan Attack Pearl Harbor?”. On a normal Sunday morning when the American navy units were busy doing their normal routine work, the Japanese navy planned a surprise attack that stunned the world. This attack was so unpredictable that the entire American navy went in deep shock. Very few of them realized the need to manage and control their position to save the naval power. All the staff and ships that were present at the Pearl Harbor suffered massive loss. Just a couple of hours of bombing gave the Pearl Harbor, a battlefield view with fire and smoke emerging from every corner. The attack left American navy at a loss of 2400 of her best men as well as 21 ships that were either sunk or completely demolished.

The famous speech Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation by Franklin D. Roosevelt shows us a vast amount of rhetorical appeals: Pathos, Ethos, and Logos to the nation. The speech given by Franklin D. Roosevelt shows us the intended audience and the persuasion used in order to change the peoples’ minds to defend our nation. Let’s begin with the Pathos for this particular speech.

December 7, 1941 was one of America’s darkest days. This was the day of the famous pearl harbor bombing. This attack came from the Japanese attacking the American Naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack had been in the planning for many years to attack and weaken the United States Naval force. Japan wanted to do this to gain more superiority in the Atlantic and to grow their ties with European nations. In this paper I will talk about the people, the planning, the attack, and the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor bombing.

Both Pearl Harbor and 9/11 are tragic events in United States history, that will likely be remember in American history by even the least historically educated of the American populace and likely much of the rest of the world too. Both events were surprise attacks on American soil and both led to a fervor of patriotism from the American people to get revenge for those that died in the attacks. This paper will compare and contrast the two events, while providing a basic outline of the events and affects the two had on American society, in both the immediate and long term.

“December 7th 1941- A date that will live in infamy.” This opening statement is the first powerful line said by President Roosevelt to the American people after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. This greatness of this opening line will be forever be ingrained in the minds of every American citizen, especially the people who lived during the most significant war of the 20th century. The bombing of Pearl Harbor is an event that can never be forgotten, and President Roosevelt’s speech in response to this appalling attack is just as significant. The objective of this speech was to urge Congress to declare war on Japan. Roosevelt’s speech after Pearl Harbor is one of the more recognizable and important speeches in all of American history. His speech incorporates bountiful instances of rhetorical devices, such as logos, pathos, and ethos. By analyzing these rhetorical devices, one is able to see Roosevelt’s vigorous use of emotion, his strength in addressing his character and reputation rather than focusing too heavily upon appeals to logic and reason, ultimately to get the result he wants from his audience. The profound power of this speech resonates with all who read and hear it.

The events of December 7th1941 on Pearl Harbor are ones that along with many others will forever remain written down as a historic day in not just in history but in naval and military history as well. In this essay I will first explain and describe the Pearl Harbor attack. I will do that in the perspective of a male veteran who at the time was stationed at Pearl Harbor as a U.S. Navy cadet describing the events of that topic to a news anchor for a local newspaper. I also explain what happened after the attack and explain if there was any possible way to prevent it. Next, I will transition to playing the role of the news anchor and describe the events of September 11th 2001. I will interview a person who survived that terrorist attack and

Introduction – Pearl Harbor was vulnerable to attack because of the obstruction of defense and warning.

I will be talking about 9/11 and Pearl harbor. This paper will be interesting for me and for you as well. I didn't know much of or about 9/11 or pearl harbor but now I do. I will be explaining how the attacks on 9/11 and pearl harbor are similar,how the presidential responses were similar,and explaining how class, culture, religious affiliation, and notions of superiority compared to each other.

The book is formatted satisfactorily and provides great detail to the events that happened on this unexpected and devastating day in American history. Gillon also focuses on the after effects of the attack to the States as a whole providing the readers with a fresh view on FDR’s presidency, leadership, and his impact on America. Through his writing he is also able to terminate all of the anti-American conspiracies against Roosevelt. Steve M. Gillon has the sound knowledge of this event to publish and explain the happenings and full effects of Pearl

Objectivity is largely debated when questioning the ability to trust a source. It is common that texts, movies, and other media sources have biases when giving their interpretation of an event, regardless if the source desires to be as objective as possible, or not. In other words, it is difficult to stay 100% objective when demonstrating your opinion on a topic. The 9/11 debate is widespread among the American public, and even much of the world. Some individuals and groups are passionate in proving there is a greater conspiracy at work by the American government, while on the other hand some citizens choose not to think about 9/11. Complete objectivity is hard to achieve, although Debunking 9/11 Myths is the most objective source because it presents both sides with little subjectivity.

“Yesterday, December 7th, 1941 a date which will live in infamy the United States was

In life there are days which will completely shock an entire nation, days such as April 18th, 1906 or September 11th, 2001. These types of days contain a rare power and have the ability to change the direction of whole countries. On December 7th in the year 1941 just before 8 a.m., a wave of change swept the nation, when a swarm of Japanese fighter descended on Pearl Harbor. This attack would create a sequence of event that would change the world, and expose a necessary evil. Michael J. O’Neal provided an overview of the attack and the chain of cause an effect that would follow. What caused Japan to attack Pearl Harbor and how did end?

Throughout the course of history, people have always remembered the past. In this way, people can remember tragic events in their history and honor the people who died. This is in part very important to the new generations, because the memories of this event are fading away. Two sources titled "For Survivor, Pearl Harbor 'Seems Like Yesterday'" and a video clip "Remembering the Day of Infamy," explain how Pearl Harbor and everything that happened on that day is very important, but the two authors convey the information in different ways.

The terrorist attacks on 9-11 have frequently been analogized to Pearl Harbor. In many ways, the analogy is apt. Just as that attack launched us into World War II, the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon have launched us into a new kind of war, against terrorism. But waging this sort of borderless war poses great risks, not only to the soldiers commanded to fight but also to core American values. In this way, Pearl Harbor raises other disturbing memories, those of the internment.