FDRs A Date that Will Live in Infamy

FDRs A Date that Will Live in Infamy speechInformative speech by Becca shanks intro

Thesis Statement: Franklin Roosevelts speech known as A Date That Will Live In Infamy speech, is one of the greatest speeches of the 20th Century.Who was FDR?January 30th, 1882 (NY)Polio-192132nd President (32) 4xGD and WW2The New Deal-relief, recovery, reform

Goals in speechCongress- Declaration of war requestAmerican Public- rallying support of war. Brief, uncomplicated appeal

Where and whenIn front of Congress (DC)Over the radio- largest audience in US radio history81% of American homesDecember 8th 1941 at 12:30 p.m.- indicating importance to him and nationIdeas behind the speech3 techniquesSimple, open languageEasy to understandFriendly vibefellowIncorporating concrete examples and explanationsText organization-small summaries of his statements1st draft change- world history vs. infamyTone- determined realismDay vs. dateWord form- Japan, Japanese, etc

Reaction towards speechSenate response- unanimous vote supporting war 33 minutes laterAmerican politics-long lasting and immediate Overwhelmingly positive