A person that I consider a great public speaker is Franklin Delano Roosevelt. On December 8, 1941 President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a short yet captivating and memorable speech in which he addressed Congress and the Nation on the issue of Japans sudden and deliberate attack on Pearl Harbor. His speech powerfully captured the attention of all who listened through clear, vivid, and emotional words. My one favorite thing about the content of the speech was when Franklin D. Roosevelt assured Congress and the American people that we will see a victory over Japan regardless of how long it may take. The President displayed a tremendous amount of confidence and courage in taking the step to war and did a great job evoking the emotions of his
