George W. Bush, in his 9/11 speech informs America about the aftermath of the attack and what actions are required in order for the country to march on together, with great power. This tragedy caused many lives to be taken away and Bush appeals to citizens by creating a sense of unity and strongly convinces that America will not break down. His purpose is to reassure citizens that even though weighty decisions are going to be made, it is imperative to rally people so that they could eventually get revenge. Bush starts off his speech by calling upon the citizens of America and explaining the tragedy that were brought upon many families and friends. He creates a sense of unity by not referring to just any nation but repeatedly uses “our” and