1. BY: SHELBY CHAPMAN Franklin Delano Roosevelt Pearl Harbor Address

2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt 32 nd President of the United States and is commonly known as FDR. He served as president from March 4,1933-April 12,1945 a total of 12 years in office. He was known for his 4 freedoms speech that he gave in January 1941. “only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He dies on April 12,1945 He gave this speech on December 8,1941 and it aired @12:30 This speech is also referred to as the “Day of Infamy” speech.

3. Attack On Pearl Harbor On December 7,1941 there was a military attack by Japanese Navy at a US military based in Hawaii known as Pearl Harbor. Also attacked Malaya, Hong Kong, Guam, Philippine Islands, Wake Islands and the Midway Islands. They torpedoed many American ships on high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

4. Audience Started speech with “Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and the House of Representatives. He then addresses the “United States” (pathos) Lastly, he addresses the Japanese. (ethos) “As the commander and chief of the army and navy” Tone shift (serious, vengeful)

5. Text He wanted to emphasize that it was a surprise and unexpected attack. (attack, invasive/invasion, assertion, suddenly, unprovoked.) “During the intervening time, the Japanese government deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.” “United States” = we are one, we are strong, we are united. “yesterday, last night” = This day will be remember. This is going to be a very traumatic day in history. (“a date which will live in infamy.”) (“a date which will live in world history.”)

7. Effective? His words from his 4 freedoms speech (quote from beginning) is still used today. Reassured the people that action is being taken. At the end of speech he asked the congress to declared war on Japan. FDR was already known for being a very fluent and influential speaker. (credibility) Inform the people, reassure the people, address Japan (very effective)