Question

What do you think is President Roosevelt’s purpose for writing his speech

Answer 1

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Essentially, Roosevelt's speech and timing extended his executive powers to not only declaring war but also making war, a power that constitutionally belongs to Congress. In so doing, he sought to silence the isolationist movement which had campaigned so strongly against American involvement in the war in Europe.

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Answer 2

Answer:

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, President Roosevelt wanted to persuade Congress to declare war against Japan. He wanted to show them that Japan had taken deceitful and hostile action against the United States, and it was therefore necessary for the United States to declare war on Japan.

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