Days after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed Congress, asking for a declaration of war. What is the purpose of repetition in this excerpt from his speech?
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.
A.) To emphasize that the Japanese attack was deliberate and treacherous
B.) To criticize the American forces for falling to control the Japanese attack
C.) To highlight the number of casualties suffered from Japan's attack
D.) To urge other nations to be prepared for surprise attacks from Japan
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The correct answer for your question is option (C) - To highlight the causalities suffered from Japan's attack.
As a result of Japan’s surprise attack on pearl Harbor thousands of American died and the Us declared war on Japan.
The surprise attack of Japan at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii on December 7th, 1941 had killed many Americans and destroyed American ships and Airplanes along with USS Arizona, the crown of US Navy.
However, Americans have no intention in joining the Allied forces in the World War II, the drastic incident at the Pearl Harbor made them to join the war. American president FDR declared war on Japan. This made the Germany to declare war on America. The triangular declaration of war made the Americans to involve in the World War II, completely.
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