It was the day we would live in infamy; it would be the day we will remember the most. On December 7, 1941, Japanese naval forces bombed Pearl Harbor when they least expected it. We were unprepared for an attack of the kind that led to our entry into World War II. While the rest of the country was still in shock over what happened, this tragic event is one that no one will ever forget and President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech had the same meaning. He urged Congress for a declaration of war leading to entry into World War II. Although the speech was written to declare war, President Roosevelt also wanted to urge the people of the country to support the war efforts. To this day, the speech is recognized primarily for its effectiveness as a logical, ethical, and pathetic proof for declaring war on Japan. The ethical proof of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech is obvious since he is the president of the United States. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's speech had already established credibility for his position in government because many people viewed him as a trustworthy leader. According to the White House, "he was elected president in November 1932, serving the first of four terms" (The White House). Being elected for four terms shows that he is fit and reliable for the office of president. Roosevelt is the only president who served four consecutive terms, so it shows that the people of his country trusted him to make the decision to declare war on Japan. Although most speakers use statistics and logic to prove or persuade their audience, Roosevelt's title in government and long-term service is very commendable in his speech. With this credibility, Franklin Delano Roosevelt relied mostly on pathetic evidence…half of paper…at peace. Roosevelt wanted revenge because if they did not declare war, the nation would be seen as a weak and defenseless nation. According to the A&E Network, "young men flocked to military recruiting centers the next day and both houses of Congress quickly voted to declare war on Japan, with only one vote against" (A&E Television Networks). This shows that Roosevelt's speech had motivated everyone, including Congress, to take matters into their own hands. It created a sense of nationalism that brought motivation and inspiration to the country. President Roosevelt is a key player in the war effort with his decisions to declare war. He not only gave patriotism to the United States, but motivated his audience with logical, ethical and pathetic proofs. It is clear that President Roosevelt had promoted nationalism and security within the nation.