Which three sentences in this excerpt from Franklin D. Roosevelt's
"Day of Infamy' speech make an
America's Innocence was betrayed by certain enemles?
emotional appeal by suggesting that
Japan has, therefore, undertaken : surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts
of yesterday speak for therselves. 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.
Always will we 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 belleve 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
very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our Interests are In grave danger.
With confidence In our armed forces with the unbounded determination of our people - we will gain the Inevitable triumph - so help us God.
ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack
rovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December Seventh, 1941, a state of war has
existed between the United States and the Japanese Empire.