"The Day of Infamy" Speech by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)

Backgound Of the Speech

The speech was spoken December 8th of 1941.

The speech is commonly known as The Day of Infamy or

Pearl Harbor Address to the Nation.

On December 7th, 1941, the Japanese had the plan the attack on pearl harbor (or also caled Hawii operation or operation AI) Pearl Harbor was a suprise military strike executed by the Imperial Japanese Navy.

This event was what caused the United States to engage in World War II. 188 U.S aircraft were demolished; 2,402 men were killed; and another 1,282 were wounded. However, the power station, shipyard, maintnance, fuel and torpedo facilities, and submarine piers and headquearters building were not beseiged. Japanese had minnor casualties. 29 aircraft and five submarines were extirpated, aong with 65 servicemen killed or wounded. One sailor was captured.

Research of the Speaker

FDR was the only child of James and Sara Delano Roosevelt. He was engaged in his final year of Harvard University to Theodore Roosevelt's niece, Eleanor Roosevelt. THey were wed on March 17, 1905. They had 6 children. One whom died in infancy. Anna Roosevelt (1906- 9175). James Roosevelt (1907- 1991). Franklin Jr. (1909-1909). Elliot Roosevelt (1910- 1990). Franklin Jr. Roosevelt (1914-1988). Lastly, John Roosevelt (1916-1981).

In 1900, FDR entered Harvard University. His acedemic record was mediocre. After Harvard, he went to Columbia University Law School.

After passing the New York bar exam, he went to work as a clerk for the distinguished wall street firm of Carter, Ledyard, and Milburn. In 1910, he ran for State senate 1912 he was re-elected for state senate. 1913, he was appointed assistant secretary of the nacy in March. 1920, he won the nomination for vice president on a ticket with presidential nomine James M. Cox In 1928, his Presidency helped the U.S through the Great Depression and World War II.

His position (What he was known for) was being the 32nd president of the U.S.A.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, further known as FDR as well, was born Jan. 30, 1882. His date of death was April 12, 1945. Roosevelt had suffered from advanced arteriscolerosis in the afternoon of April 12, 1945, while sitting for a portrait, he suffered a massive hemerrhage, and died a few hours later. His two cousins, Laura Delano and Margaret Suckley, plus someone named Lucy Mercer Rutherford was there when he passed.

Analysis of the Speech

• Purpose: Informative. He is trying to inform the fact that Pearl Harbor was attacked and the U.S has decided to be inolved.
• Tone: Serious. Strong.
• Audience: The United States.
• Thesis: To announce the attack on Pearl Harbor.
• Main Points: The Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor.
• Call to Action: To understand that the U.S is going to war.

"The Day of Infamy" Speech by Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR)

The name of this speeker is Franklin Delano Roosevelt or

further known as FDR.

Why was this speech made? To announce the tragic event of

Pearl Harbor

FDR gave his Infamy speech before a joint session of congress.

The house chamber of the caitol, which is the south wing, has

the appointments to accomodate such things The state of the

union addressed by the president is traditionally given there.

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FDR Pearl Harbor Day of Infamy Speech to Congress December 8 1941

PEARL HARBOR

FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S

Speech to the U.S. Congress on December 8th, 1941 (as delivered)

Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, of the House of Representatives:

Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation, and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American island of Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

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 Wake Island.

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The People of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As Commander-in-Chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

But always will our whole nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might, will win through to absolute victory.

I believe that I interpret the will of the Congress and of the People when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make it very certain that this form of treachery shall never again endanger us.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory, and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our People - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941 a state of War has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

Tue May 10

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