What was the purpose of FDR's radio address to the American people after the attack on Pearl Harbor? A. To give details on the U. S. military's ability to fight a war B. To share personal stories of soldiers stationed at Pearl Harbor C. To gain support and approval for the war effort D. To inform citizens of Hitler's crimes against Jews

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Kaya Horton

7 April, 20:48

What was the purpose of FDR's radio address to the American people after the attack on Pearl Harbor? A. To give details on the U. S. military's ability to fight a war B. To share personal stories of soldiers stationed at Pearl Harbor C. To gain support and approval for the war effort D. To inform citizens of Hitler's crimes against Jews

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Esteban Marshall · Answer 1

That would be C. to gain support and approval for the war effort. FDR gave this speech the following day in order to push congress in favor of formally declaring war on Japan and to rally the American people in favor of the war and increase the war effort.