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Today in class we talked about two speeches. One made by FDR after Pearl Harbor, the other made by George W. Bush after 9/11. I thought that I would address the “speech-making” quality of the two presidents. In FDR’s speech, I noticed how he paused after what seemed like every word. Javon thought it was annoying and did a rather good job of telling me he felt that way but I thought it was a good quality. It made him sound convincing, determined to perhaps not get revenge, but to certainly do something about the horrible act of violence against our country. His words also gave me hope. Though FDR is long dead…his words still ring clear.”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. ”

Though Pearl Harbor has long since past FDR’s words still give me hope. His words could have been spoken on 9/11 and I wish they had been! For then we would remember. We would REMEMBER what happened in the past. We would look back on it and realized that we have one once and we are sure to win again…for we are the united states of america and we do not give up…will not give up.

George W. Bush’s speech was a little bit similar to FDR’s but was not said with the same conviction as FDR’s. Though george w. bush pauses in the same way as FDR…his words seem very rehearsed if that makes since. It doesn’t seem like he feels the pain that his words bring or take away. It seems as if he just let his little speech dude write it up for him…and all he did was read it. I almost wanted to fall asleep at his words. I didn’t find any passion in them except for a little when he states the 23 psalm. I am not in any way saying that george bush cannot give a good speech I am just saying that I think if he had the passion and conviction of FDR…his speeches might inspire more than they do already.