America We StandSeptember 11, 2001 is a day that will go down in history and will never be forgotten. On this day, Islamic terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City, as well as the Pentagon building in Washington, DC. The terrorists, affiliated with Al Qaeda, were led by the one and only Osama Bin Laden. Nine days after this devastating attack on our country, President George W. Bush addressed Congress with an unplanned State of the Union address. Bush used large amounts of tragedy with a vital and direct tone to convey a very important message. Ultimately, this message would reach the American people as a whole, not only to remember the people who lost their lives, but also as an action plan for what lies ahead. With America still in doubt about the Twin Towers, George W. Bush presented his information in a well-organized style, followed by many questions and answers. This gave Bush a more pleasant tone, making the audience feel very relaxed and at ease. Many Americans, as well as members of Congress, had the same questions Bush asked, and they hung on Bush's every word in hopes of shedding light on what happened during this tragic event. The questions were very well researched, as they allowed President Bush to control the speech in a way that implied taking immediate action, rather than a more cautious approach. Bush implicated Bin Laden and his Al Qaeda associates, and provided some information on the victims of the act of terrorism. This action plan would have a dual purpose. The first and most obvious was the simple distribution of information to the American people. The other, who would help... middle of paper...d, while also at other times seemed full of determination. However, throughout the entire speech, President George W. Bush remained firm. With his crucial tone, Bush continually stressed the importance of bringing our enemies to justice. He stressed that we must act now and that overthinking would lead to disappointment in the country's quest for revenge. President George W. Bush's use of symbolic strategies is admirable, regardless of one's political beliefs. With his crucial tone combined with anaphora and pathos, Bush created a speech that was thought-provoking and provocative. Looking back on all this, it is clear that Bush used his successful speech as a springboard to go to Afghanistan, and then Iraq. Bush's speech on 9/11 will go down in history and no one will ever forget this tragic and horrendous event that shocked our country around the world.