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Rallying A Nation
Neoclassical Rhetorical Criticism Paper
CATA 233: Advanced Public Speaking
Rallying_a_Nation.pdf
Constructed for a course entitled Advanced Public Speaking, this paper analyzes President Franklin Roosevelt's famous address to Congress following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Through the utilization of neoclassical rhetorical criticism, I present evidence that proves the means of persuasion exhibited in President Roosevelt's "A Date Which Will Live in Infamy" address influenced Congress to declare war on Japan and ultimately gave support and encouragement to the American people, resulting in their reciprocal support of the war effort.
I have presented this paper in this section of the portfolio to address how communication influences beliefs, attitudes, behaviors, and policies. Roosevelt's speech to Congress is extremely significant because it marked the beginning of America's involvement in World War II. This speech influenced foreign policy, public opinion, strongly held beliefs, and ultimately, history. My analysis is neatly organized around Aristotle's rhetorical principles (with some borrowing from my previous papers on the topic) and includes a strong thesis and support materials. The argument is concise, and it exemplifies my ability to apply learned theory to actual communication situations.
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