Perspectives

This part of the study guide will help you expand your perspective on George W. Bush’s 9/11 Address to the Nation by looking at the historical perspective and other speeche…

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Historical perspective

When looking at the relevance of the speech today, you should consider reviewing how the issues mentioned in the speech evolved and the way in which Bush followed through with his decision to start a global war on terror, as well as the effects of this decision.

The 9/11 attacks brought unity among the American population and around th…

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Other speeches

To gain a wider perspective on this speech, you should also consider comparing it to other political speeches. For example, you might want to read George W. Bush’s 2002 State of the Union address. Bush made this speech to Congress four months after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In the speech, he reminds the audience of the attacks a…