After the tragic events of Pearl Harbor, the speech made by Franklin D. Roosevelt was very efficient in addressing the situation. Due to hostility from foreign Japan, The United States will be taking an offensive position. Being that the nature of this attack was unprovoked, our country cannot allow it to go unreturned. As Franklin D. Roosevelt said in his 1941 speech, “With confidence in our armed forces—with the unbounding determination of our people—we will gain the inevitable triumph- so help us God.” [“Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation.” Quizlet, Franklin D. Roosevelt Library & Museum, 2016, quizlet.com/77789857/pearl-harbor-address-to-the-nation-flash-cards/.] This quote represents the determination of the United States to achieve retribution against Japan.
As president at the time, Franklin D. Roosevelt knew he needed to quell the fears of his people. To do so, he ensured everyone knew that he was willing to take every measure necessary to re-establish their security as a United States citizen. As he …show more content…
Roosevelt made a powerful speech the day after the tragic Pearl Harbor Japanese attack. In his speech he focused on the following key points; the attack against the United States was un-provoked, Japan made attacks on multiple other areas in the Pacific, and it will be a primary focus to ensure an attack similar to this one will never happen again. Prior to the attack, Japan had exhibited intents to only better the relationship between Japan and the United States. This was true for many of the other besieged locations. Attacks were made on Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippine Islands, Midway Island, and of course, Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt ensured that he would use his power as President and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, every effort would be made to avenge the lives and resources lost on December 7th, 1941. The speech did an excellent job of communicating these points, and succeeded it’s goal of uniting the American
As president at the time, Franklin D. Roosevelt knew he needed to quell the fears of his people. To do so, he ensured everyone knew that he was willing to take every measure necessary to re-establish their security as a United States citizen. As he …show more content…
Roosevelt made a powerful speech the day after the tragic Pearl Harbor Japanese attack. In his speech he focused on the following key points; the attack against the United States was un-provoked, Japan made attacks on multiple other areas in the Pacific, and it will be a primary focus to ensure an attack similar to this one will never happen again. Prior to the attack, Japan had exhibited intents to only better the relationship between Japan and the United States. This was true for many of the other besieged locations. Attacks were made on Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, the Philippine Islands, Midway Island, and of course, Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt ensured that he would use his power as President and Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy, every effort would be made to avenge the lives and resources lost on December 7th, 1941. The speech did an excellent job of communicating these points, and succeeded it’s goal of uniting the American