Question

3.
PART A: What is Roosevelt's overall purpose in his speech?
A. to inform Japan that the U.S. will take any means necessary to enact revenge
B. to notify the American people of the losses suffered in the Japanese attacks
C. to warn of impending danger in the form of more attacks from Japan and its
allies
D.
to reassure the American people that actions are being taken to protect the
country

Answer 1

He sought to emphasize the historic nature of the events at Pearl Harbor, implicitly urging the American people never to forget the attack and memorialize its date.