PDP1 - History's Unmarked Grave of Discarded Lies, September 20, 2001

PDP1 - History's Unmarked Grave of Discarded Lies, September 20, 2001

Author Bio: This speech spoken by President George W. Bush occurred nine days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. There were large amounts of damage added to the United States which angered and frightened the President and the country. Over 7000 lives were lost on this day that the speech is about.

Date/Context: This announcement was spoken to the country of the United States by George W. Bush on September 20, 2001. This speech included the thanks as well as the condolences to the country's citizens for sticking together through the rough times. Also, it includes the expectations and goals of the United States' Homeland Security.

Summary: George W. Bush speaks about Al Qaeda and his goals for the United States to go into Afghanistan and put a stop to this terrorist group and anyone who supports it no matter what it takes. He also mentions the grief that the United States was going through together with the helping hand of Great Britain's Prime Minister and other world leaders. The President reiterates the terms, "Freedom and fear" towards the end of the speech to express how they coincide in the sense that a person can only possess either freedom or fear.

Key Quotation: "Perhaps the NATO charter reflects best the attitude of the world: an attack on one is an attack on all. The civilized world is rallying to America's side."