On September eleventh, two thousand and one, the most disastrous terrorist attack ever seen by this nation occurred in New York City and Washington D.C. Thousands of lives were lost too soon and millions of hearts were broken. President George W. Bush consoled the nation with his speech from the oval office on the day of the attacks. In his speech, President Bush uses emotional words to convey a sense of peace to the people, he leaves an impact on the nation for years to come, and he intersects with the meaning of Franklin Roosevelt 's speech after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Bush’s speech left Americans feeling more at peace and knowing things would be okay. It helped Americans for years after, up until this day. Lastly, it related back
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After both the Pearl Harbor attack and the nine-eleven attacks the nation was in turmoil. Each president had to help citizens cope with the trauma and reinstall a sense of patriotism among the nation. They both opened their speeches by announcing what had happened to the nation and offering condolences to those hurt in the attack. Roosevelt used the words “with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph” while Bush similarly said “America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.” Both wanted Americans to join together for triumph and peace. Both speeches also encouraged Americans to fight back. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan and Bush encouraged Americans to fight back against terrorism. Roosevelt 's speech roused men and women to join the military and fight in World War Two while Bush’s speech inspired men and women to fight back against terrorism. Each president also showed faith in God to lead the nation, Roosevelt saying “so help us God” and Bush asking for prayer for the people and the Nation and quoting Psalms 23 in his speech. Each speech brought America closer together and pushed the people towards a common goal,
After both the Pearl Harbor attack and the nine-eleven attacks the nation was in turmoil. Each president had to help citizens cope with the trauma and reinstall a sense of patriotism among the nation. They both opened their speeches by announcing what had happened to the nation and offering condolences to those hurt in the attack. Roosevelt used the words “with the unbounding determination of our people, we will gain the inevitable triumph” while Bush similarly said “America and our friends and allies join with all those who want peace and security in the world, and we stand together to win the war against terrorism.” Both wanted Americans to join together for triumph and peace. Both speeches also encouraged Americans to fight back. Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan and Bush encouraged Americans to fight back against terrorism. Roosevelt 's speech roused men and women to join the military and fight in World War Two while Bush’s speech inspired men and women to fight back against terrorism. Each president also showed faith in God to lead the nation, Roosevelt saying “so help us God” and Bush asking for prayer for the people and the Nation and quoting Psalms 23 in his speech. Each speech brought America closer together and pushed the people towards a common goal,