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Match the elements of analyzing a speech to the information about Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Day of Infamy” speech.

1 Personal background of the speaker.
2 Historical context
3 Audience and purpose
4Historical impact


A) On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor. The next day, Roosevelt made his “Day of Infamy” speech condemning the attack and declaring war on Japan.


B) Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States. He is best known for his New Deal initiative, which helped to propel the nation’s flagging economy. He was the president as the United States entered World War II.

C) The “Day of Infamy” speech became one of the most famous and influential speeches in US history. It has been referenced in popular culture, books, films, and politics. In former US President George W. Bush’s address to the nation after the September 11 terrorist attack, he said, "September 11th has taken its place alongside December 7th as a date that will live in infamy

D)The nation was in shock. Fear and panic had taken over the public. Roosevelt hoped that his speech, which was broadcast nationally, would convince Congress and the American people to go to war.

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The different elements of the speech can be matched up as follows: 1) Personal background of the speaker - this can be matched to part B where some context is given about who Franklin D. Roosevelt was. 2) Historical Context - this can be matched to part A in which the context of the sppech in relation to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour is explained. 3) Audience and purpose - this can be matched to part D - in which it is explained how the intended audience for the speech felt at the time and how Roosevelt wanted them to feel after the speech was made. 4) Historical impact - this can be matched to part C in which it is explained the extent to which the Day of Infamy speech has become a crucial and symbolic part of American history.

1. Personal Background of the Speaker = Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd president of the United States...

In this answer choice, FDR is described. It talks about when he was president as well as one of his biggest contributions to the country during his presidency.

2. Historical Context = On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked the US naval base...

In this answer choice, the author is describing the historical reason behind the "Day of Infamy" speech. It tells the reader why this speech was given.

3. Audience and Purpose = The nation was in shock...

This excerpt describes the purpose of FDR's "Day of Infamy" speech. It explains how the audience was reeling from the bombing of Pearl Harbor and the speech was given to show that America would not stand by and remain neutral in WWII.

4. Historical Impact = The "Day of Infamy" speech became one of the most famous and influential speeches...

This explains what happened after the speech. It shows how people have studied the speech and referenced it many times throughout history. It was even used when comparing the only other time the US was attacked on its own soil - Sept. 11th.