In November 1963, Lyndon Baines Johnson delivers a speech to all of America and the world on the assassination of JFK. President Johnson, from here on shortened to LBJ, attempts to bring all of America to join in with his sorrow at the loss of JFK. LBJ delivers the speech almost like a eulogy, addressing JFK’s best qualities and everything he accomplished in his life. In the same nature as George W. Bush’s 9/11 speeches, LBJ is attempting to let his country know that they will survive. Emphasizing the idea of togetherness and asking his fellow Americans to work with him through their sorrow. LBJ’s tone is truly sincere, and showing that he too is feeling great loss. LBJ works his mourning and hope for political progress throughout his speech
