Question

In his “Day of Infamy" speech, Franklin D. Roosevelt claims that Japan was dishonest in its dealings with the United States. Which two lines in the
speech best provide evidence to support his claim?
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks
ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and
expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very
many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and
Honolulu.
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong. Last night
Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands, Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. This
morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island,
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Answer 1

Answer:

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago.)

During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

Explanation:

In his “Day of Infamy" speech, Franklin D. Roosevelt claims that Japan was dishonest in its dealings with the United States. He says that the Japanese planned months ahead for the Pearl Harbor attack and acted dishonorable by acting unprovoked which cost the lives of many people in Pearl Harbor.

Therefore, the two lines in the speech that best provides evidence to support his claim are:

1. It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago.)

2. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.