FDR Thesis

Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech "The Four Freedoms" was informative to the United States at that time. After reading chapter six and seven of "Writing Analytically", I believe Roosevelt's thesis was to let the American people know that there was a serious threat and to get them ready for war. His thesis was very well evolved. Statements he gave supported his main topic. Roosevelt said within his speech, "Expect physical attack". He continued on to tell the Americans the future and safety of the United States is involved and what they could do to help fight this war. He stated some prominent facts. For instance, Roosevelt says, "As long as the aggressor nations maintain the offensive they, not we, will choose the time and the place and the method of their attack.".

After stating some of the obvious facts that would help Americans understand what to if this war should come and how to better explain it so they comprehend the seriousness of the situation, he goes on to tell about the four freedoms. I would consider these freedoms complicating evidence. These freedoms are something that is looked forward to after the war, after victory. They are not so noticeable when talking about the country being in danger. Roosevelt then explains the freedom of speech and expression, the freedom of everyone being able to worship God in their own way, the freedom of want and the freedom of fear. This gave people more hope and human rights to look forward to. It gave them the sense of what the outcome would be if they won the war. Roosevelt clearly gave evidence and supported his thesis.