"Day of Infamy" Speech
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“DAY of INFAMY”
Speech
By President Franklin D. Roosevelt
December 8, 1941
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World War II Background
● Began in 1939 when Germany invaded Poland.
● Great Britain and France declared war on Germany.
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The day after… December 8, 1941
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Read paragraphs 1-4
What are Roosevelt’s beliefs about the
attack on Pearl Harbor?
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Multiple Choice
What is the effect of using the phrase "suddenly and deliberately"
in paragraphs 1 and 3 of his speech?
it emphasizes the different ways the US will fight.
it exaggerates how the President feels about the Japanese.
It describes the manner in which the attack occurred.
It portrays an extreme fear of the enemy.
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Read paragraphs 5-6
What are Roosevelt’s beliefs about the
attack on Pearl Harbor?
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Multiple Choice
In paragraphs 1-6, what form of rhetoric does President Roosevelt
use to influence the American people?
Ethos, by providing first hand testimony from soldiers that survived the attack.
Pathos, by appealing to the emotions of
military families.
Logos, by restating specific facts regarding the attacks made by Japan.
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Read paragraphs 7-11
Roosevelt’s tone has changed
from previous paragraphs?
What message is he trying to convey
to the American people?
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Multiple Choice
What is the tone expressed by President Roosevelt in paragraphs 7-11?
tender
vicious
infuriated
unwavering
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Some text here about the topic of discussion
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Multiple Select
What are 2 central ideas of President Roosevelt's speech?
The Japanese deceived the American government.
The president is justifying the reasons to go to war.
Congress refuses to start a fight against Japan.
The American people will unite together and defeat his new enemy.
“DAY of INFAMY”
Speech
By President Franklin D. Roosevelt
December 8, 1941
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