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“There is no blinking at the fact that our, people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.” Creates an obvious need to attack Japan in order to protect our country.Says how US was in contact with Japan in the hours after the attack began and no hint of aggression was given.Lists other islands Japan attacked as a reason why they need to take action immediately.Talks about the severe damage that has been done and the lives that were lost.Makes a point to say that the attack was premeditated.Same “we won’t stand for being attacked like this” type of appeal.Environment similar to that after 9/11.Clearly an emotional appeal after entire country was shocked and angry.Offers details of events and news of other Japanese attacks.Was in the middle of his 4 th term in office so he was obviously well loved.Being the President, FDR was obviously seen as a credible source.Thesis: FDR’s use of both pathetical and logical proofs was extremely effective in spurring America to declare war on the Japanese Empire.Specifically targeted members of Congress, but written to be also televised to entire country.Objective of speech was to urge Congress to declare war on Japan.Country was still in shock after hearing the news (similar to 9/11).
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In addition to the live audience there was an external target audience: the mass world media.įor a good speech structure, In the speech opening there must be a controversial statement by saying: "A date which will live in infamy" that goal is accomplished.The body of the speech is organized logically as it follows bullets. And the key demographic features of the audience which in this case are the american citizens. Other important things to take into account when analyzing a speech is the audience and the context for the Speech, where and when is the speech being delivered. It's objective is to inform, to persuade and justify U.S. but also at other parts of the world, it quotes the names of the cities. What is the speaker’s goal and the primary message being delivered? This particular speech sets up examples of Japanese attacks not only to U.S. Taking into consideration the most important elements of analyzing a speech we can start by identifying the speaker's objectives: The date was December 8, 1941, on the day after the Empire of Japan's attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Infamy Speech given by the United States President Franklin D.