Match the elements of analyzing a speech to the information about franklin d. roosevelt’s “day of infamy” speech.
personal background of the speaker
historical context
audience and purpose
historical impact
on december 7, 1941, the japanese attacked the us naval base at pearl harbor. the next day, roosevelt made his “day of infamy” speech condemning the attack and declaring war on japan.
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franklin d. roosevelt was the 32nd president of the united states. he is best known for his new deal initiative, which to propel the nation’s flagging economy. he was the president as the united states entered world war ii.
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the “day of infamy” speech became one of the most famous and influential speeches in us history. it has been referenced in popular culture, books, films, and politics. in former us president george w. bush’s address to the nation after the september 11 terrorist attack, he said, "september 11th has taken its place alongside december 7th as a date that will live in infamy."
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the nation was in shock. fear and panic had taken over the public. roosevelt hoped that his speech, which was broadcast nationally, would convince congress and the american people to go to war.
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