FDR begins the war declaration by mentioning the attack on Pearl Harbor on "December 7th 1941, a date that will live in infamy." FDR asked congress to declare war on Japan. He said how Japan, on purpose, suddenly, attacked the United States, this attack was a surprise to the US and it was definitely purposeful. In his declaration of war he stated that the United States had tried to keep relations with Japan peaceful and were given a message from Japan an hour before the attack that gave no intentions of war from Japan (why it was a surprise). Roosevelt expresses his determination when he states that the American people will fight until absolute victory. He also assures the people of America that such a tragedy will never occur again.
When 9/11 occurred it was a total surprise, just like the bomb on pearl harbor. Our government promised to get justice by sending out a mission to target Osama Bin Laden and his group. Also by protecting our airports. In both times, our country did what we needed to protect and reassure the people.
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