“DAY OF INFAMY”
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
Perla Castro
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: SPEAKER
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a distant cousin of
Theodore Roosevelt.
He was born on January 30th in Hyde Park, New York.
He went to Harvard University and Columbia Law Schools
then got accepted into New York Bar.
Married his cousin Eleanor Roosevelt.
One daughter and five sons.
Commander in chief during WWII.
32nd president, he was a democrat.
Only president to be elected four times.
Roosevelt led the United States through the Great
Depression and World War II, and expanded the powers of
the federal government through a series of programs and
reforms known as the New Deal.
April 12, 1945, Roosevelt suffered a massive cerebral
hemorrhage and died.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: THE WORLD
World War II was going on and the United States
wanted to stay neutral and not get involved.
 Allied Vs. Axis
 Nazi’s
 Pearl harbor was a good naval base.
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MESSAGE MADE:
FDR Roosevelt's message was to inform that the
Japanese had attacked us when in peace.
 He wants to declare war!
 His speech was very short and straight forward.
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SOAPSTONE
Subject: Declaring War against the Japanese.
 Occasion: Bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7,1941.
 Audience: Congress, Americans, and Enemies.
 Purpose: He wants to join the war, and give Americans
comfort and hope.
 Speaker: Franklin D. Roosevelt, he was a
Commander-in-chief of the army. He was an
American who was angered by the attack and
wanting to fight back.
 Tone: Serious, Hurt, Encouraging, and confident.
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ETHOS
“As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy I have
directed all measures to be taken for our defense.”
FDR uses his position in government.
 He gave his speech as the White House. Giving it
great important and symbolism.
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PATHOS
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“The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has
caused severe damage to American Naval and
military forces.” FDR is speaking to Americans
telling them that is an impact on our defensive line.
“Very many American lives have been lost.” This
appeals to many American families who have been
hurt.
“a date we will live in infamy” By using the word
Infamy FDR brings more emphasizes of the
embarrassment the Japanese held against America.
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“With confidence in our armed forces– with the
unbounded determination of our people– we will gain
inevitable triumph– so help us God.” FDR tries to
inspire and give hope to Americans by going into this
war. He uses religion to bring security.
LOGOS
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“The facts of yesterday speak for themselves.” FDR is
basically stating facts throughout his whole speech of what
the Japanese have done. He uses this to emphasize
everything to help give more reason to declare war.
“Japanese government had deliberately sought to deceive
the United States by false statements and expressions of
hope for continued peace.” He uses his reasoning to say
that the Japanese tricked us to be calm and not involved in
the war right before attacking us.
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Anaphora
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“Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night Japanese
forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the
Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Midway island.”