It was the day we would live in infamy; it would be the day we would remember the most. On December 7, 1941, Japanese naval forces bombarded Pearl Harbor when least expected. We were not prepared for such an attack which led us to enter World War II. While the rest of the country was still in shock from what had happened, this tragic event was one that no one could ever forget and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech had the same significance. He urged Congress to declare war, which would result in entry into World War II. Although the speech was written to declare war, President Roosevelt also wanted to urge the people of the country to support the war efforts. To this day, the speech is most recognized for its effectiveness in providing logical, ethical, and pathos evidence for declaring war on Japan. The ethical proof of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech is obvious since he is the President of the United States. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech already established the credibility of his position in government, as many people considered him a trustworthy leader. According to the White House, “he was elected president in November 1932, for the first of four terms” (White House). Being elected to four terms shows that he is fit and trustworthy for the position of president. Roosevelt is the only president to serve four consecutive terms, showing that the people of his country trusted him to make the decision to declare war on Japan. Although most speakers use statistics and logic to prove or persuade their audience, Roosevelt's title to government and long-term service is most honorable in his speech. With this credibility, Franklin Delano Roosevelt relied primarily on pathetic evidence...... middle of paper ......n peace. Roosevelt wanted to fight back because if they did not declare war, the nation would be seen as weak and defenseless. According to the A&E Network, "young men flocked to armed forces recruiting stations the next day, and both houses of Congress quickly voted in favor of war." declare war on Japan, with only one dissenting voice” (A&E Television Networks). This shows that Roosevelt's speech motivated everyone, including Congress, to take matters into their own hands. It created a sense of nationalism that motivated and inspired the country. President Roosevelt was a key player in the war effort with his decisions to declare war. Not only did he give patriotism to the United States, but he motivated his audience with logical, ethical, and pathos proofs. It is clear that President Roosevelt had promoted nationalism and security within the nation..