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HELP help please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! pearl harbor attack speech

Answer 1

At 12:30 p.m. on December 8, 1941, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt stood before Congress and gave what is now known as his "Day of Infamy" or "Pearl Harbor" speech.
In this speech, Roosevelt declared that December 7, 1941, the day that the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, would remain "a date which will live in infamy." That particular line has become so famous that it is hard to believe the first draft had the phrase written as "a date which will live in world history."

At the end of the speech, Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war against Japan. His request was granted that same day.

(Note: The text below is the speech as Roosevelt delivered it, which differs slightly from his final written draft.)

Full Text of President Franklin Roosevelt's "Day of Infamy" Speech

Mr. Vice President, Mr. Speaker, Members of the Senate, and of the House of Representatives:
Yesterday, December 7th, 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. And 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.

And 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 7th, 1941, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.

Answer 2

QUESTION:WHAT ROLE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION, DOES THE PRESIDENT TAKE ON DURING THIS SPEECH?

Answer 3

@nubeer @phi @Mertsj

Answer 4

@hartnn @Nurali @nubeer @phi @Mertsj

Answer 5

The power to declare war ?

Answer 6

thats the answer?

Answer 7

I think...not 100% sure.....are there answer choices ?

Answer 8

sorry i just realized i need more help and no theres no answer choices sorry :(
2:what evidence in the text supports his role as commander-in-cheif?

Answer 9

3: summarize the text in one sentence
4: what is the authors purpose or point of view?

Answer 10

2. One role of commander in chief is to protect and defend our country from foreign threats. To do this, Roosevelt asked Congress to declare war on Japan, which they unanimously did.

3. Roosevelt, along with Congress, declared war on Japan because of their sneaky attacks on our nation.

4. Roosevelt's purpose for this speech was to influence Congress to declare war on Japan. Roosevelt believed that the United States was in danger and action needed to be taken. And it was :)

Answer 11

thanks

Answer 12

I did the best I could :)

Answer 13

Wow. All these questions can be answered very simply and very easily... you just need to read.

Answer 14

another question @TrashMan914 and @kelliegirl33

Answer 15

according to the text, what makes believe the Americans will win absolute victory?

Answer 16

If it's according to the text, that means it's stated somewhere in the text. Have you read it in its entirety?

Answer 17

and last one : what do you suppose was japans motivation for attacking pearl harbor?

Answer 18

according to the text, what makes Roosevelt believe the Americans will win absolute victory?

Answer 19

and plz state what paragraph u found the answer

Answer 20

Tahmina, I'm afraid I cannot assist you, as it seems you've yet to even read the material yourself.

Answer 21

I read it im just having some difficult times

Answer 22

sorry to bother you kellie can you state what paragraph you found the answer from 2-4

Answer 23

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

Answer 24

As far as the first questions I answered....I didn't really find them in one paragraph, I read the whole speech and got it from there.

Answer 25

paragraph^^

Answer 26

oh okay then whta about that >>>>>>
what do you suppose was japans motivation for attacking pearl harbor

Answer 27

thanks for ALL; your help!!!

Answer 28

Japan made a first strike on the U.S. because they thought the U.S. would enter the war after Japan began attacking British and Netherlands holdings in the Pacific. The attack was designed to cripple the Pacific Fleet and allow Japan enough time to consolidate any gains Japan made during the war, enough to where the U.S. couldn't dislodge them without considerable casualties. Japan hoped the U.S. would consider any action to be too costly, and simply allow them to keep what they had gained. Japan was dead wrong...lol.

Answer 29

commander in chief of the armed forces.