Nine days after the terror attack on 11 September 2001, “George W Bush delivered his speech Address to the Joint Session of the 107th Congress” to the members of the congress and the American people. Since the 9/11 attack were still relatively recent, the people of America were probably still very sad, afraid and angry. Not least were they in need for a supporting speech from their President. In the introduction of the speech Bush said: “In the normal course of events, Presidents come to this
On September 11, 2001, the U.S. was impacted by a series of deadly terrorist attacks. That night, George W. Bush, the current president, addressed the people of America with a powerful speech, both unifying and empowering Americans, and warning terrorists. While he wasn’t a particularly popular politician prior to delivering his 9/11 speech, Bush gained a monumental number of followers afterword. This speech, and the events leading up to it, was the perfect moment for Bush to step in and be there
life that can do this. To be able contain these emotions takes strength and leadership, both things George W. Bush possessed. President Bush captured the public's attention with the use of rhetorical persuasive techniques, while also reminding people that America is still strong enough to triumph over any terrorist organization. The goal of the post 9-11 speech was very simple. President Bush wanted to remind the American public that they have a leader who will not allow the terrorism to continue
On September 11, 2001 the United States of America was the target of a horrific terrorist attack. More than 3000 people were killed when 19 militants associated with Al-Qaeda hijacked four airplanes and carried out suicide attacks. These planes crashed into the World Trade Center towers, the U.S. Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field. Innocent lives were taken and every family in the United States feared for their safety; Americans all over the world feared airplanes and travels. On that day, former