Rhetorical Analysis Essay On 9/11

President George W. Bush's 9/11 address to America and the rest of the world is one of the most thought provoking and important speeches in history. On September 11, 2001, America was attacked by the Al-Qaeda which is a terrorist group in the middle east. They hijacked our planes and crashed two of them into the World Trade Center towers. Another crashed into the Pentagon and the fourth plane was headed to Washington, D.C., but crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers tried to overtake the hijackers. This attack killed thousands of our U.S citizens and left fear in millions of people's hearts. Yet, President Bush’s purpose of the speech is to bring unity, a sense of peace, and at the same time a stern warning to the attackers of our great land.

President Bush begins his 9/11 address by stating the country’s first priority is to help those who have been injured and to take precaution against future attacks. Here he shows an appeal for Logos. Logos in an appeal to logic. This part of the speech is logical because it is the President’s first priority to protect our land and its people. America was targeted for attack because “we're the brightest and most smartest beacon for freedom and opportunity in the world.” Bush released the statement, ”Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I
We know this because he used words that would help America get through this tragic time and let citizens know that whoever was responsible would have major consequences. He assures the American people that he will use all resources of our intelligence and law enforcement to track down those responsible for the vicious murders and bring them to justice. He ends the speech by asking for prayers for all people who grieve. He assures the country that he too will pray that people will be “comforted by a Power greater than any of us”. He ends the speech by stating “God bless