In 1941, Winston Churchill delivered his famous speech, “Masters of Our Fate” to the combined meeting of the American Senate and Congress representatives. This was given as World War Two was progressing into its third year, just as Japan declared war on both Great Britain and the United States. The beginning of Winston’s speech was employed to thank those in attendance for inviting him, and to introduce himself. He spoke to the Senate and Congress of his dual heritage, half English and half American, helping to quell those who might have held a prejudiced frame of mind. Churchill moves on to remind his audience that he is an influential person that has accomplished a great deal through his comment that how his life “has not been entirely uneventful”. The style in which Churchill introduces himself and his background is a solid way to set up a speech. It instills in the audience that the speaker is someone to pay close attention to, as well as deserving of their undivided attention. Winston moves on to state that we- the people of Great Britain and America are part of the force that will decide our fate, and that of the world. The words he puts to use color the war as a test for both countries to play their part, to see a great evil come crashing down. A chance to protect freedoms, but not, as Churchill states, …show more content…
One quote he uses hits home with the American peoples’ tone: “a lesson they will never forget”. During that point in history, the American people saw themselves as an alpha dog, disliking to be overlooked or thought to be weak. That comment only plays on that particular part of the American mindset, showing a speaker that has researched his audience beforehand, and knows how they think. In addition, Churchill adds quotes of pathos and from the Psalmist. Overall, this speech is full of good speaking skills, won over years of