FDRs A Date that Will Live in Infamy
FDRs A Date that Will Live in Infamy speechInformative speech by
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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
