America We Stand September 11, 2001 is a day that will go down in history and will never be forgotten. That day, Islamist terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York, as well as the Pentagon building in Washington, DC. The terrorists, affiliated with Al-Qaeda, were led by the one and only Osama Bin Laden. Nine days after this devastating attack on our country, President George W. Bush addressed Congress with an unscheduled State of the Union address. Bush used large amounts of tragedy with a direct and vital tone to deliver a very important message. Ultimately, this message would be for the American people as a whole, not only to remember those who lost their lives, but also as a blueprint for what lies ahead. While America still doubts the Twin Towers, George W. Bush presented his information in a well-organized manner, followed by numerous questions and answers. This gave Bush a more personal tone, which made the audience feel very relaxed and at ease. Many Americans, as well as members of Congress, were asking the same questions that Bush addressed, and they were hanging on Bush's every word in hopes of shedding light on what happened at that tragic event. The questions were very well focused, as they allowed President Bush to control his speech in a way that implied immediate action, as opposed to a more cautious approach. Bush implicated bin Laden and his Al-Qaeda associates and gave some information about the victims of the act of terrorism. This action plan would have a dual objective. The first and most obvious was the simple dissemination of information to the American people. The other, who held...... middle of paper ......d, while at other times also he seemed full of determination. However, throughout his speech, President George W. Bush remained firm. With his crucial tone, Bush continually emphasized the importance of bringing our enemies to justice. He made it a point to say that we needed to act now and that too much thinking would end the country's quest for revenge. President George W. Bush's use of symbolic strategies is admirable, regardless of one's political beliefs. With his crucial tone combined with anaphora and pathos, Bush created an inspiring and provocative speech. Looking back, it is clear that Bush used his successful speech as a springboard to launch into Afghanistan, and later Iraq. Bush's 9/11 speech will go down in history and no one will ever forget this tragic and horrible event that shocked our country around the world..