President Dwight D. Eisenhower's Motivational Speech

On June 6, 1944, our future President Dwight D. Eisenhower who was a general at the time and Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe, gave permission for Operation Overlord. This operation was a massive invasion in Europe during the German Nazi era. Eisenhower’s motivational speech was full of positivity and confidence for the troops. Using phrases such as, “The eyes of the world are upon you,” and “We will accept nothing less than full victory,” shows how the usage in Eisenhower’s words are meant to pressure the soldiers. He therefore wants his men to know that not only does he have expectations for them, but America as well. Eisenhower appeals to the emotions of his audience by targeting the values and purpose of serving