Declaration of War on the United States of Ameri
The declaration is a formal statement issued on December 11, 1941, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It asserts that Germany and Italy are at war with the United States due to its entry into World War II. Germany claims it has been forced to take action against the US due to its perceived threat to European security and its support of the Allies. The declaration also cites the Lend-Lease Act, which allowed the US to supply military aid to countries fighting against the Axis powers. The document is a formal notification of Germany's intention to continue fighting the US, rather than an attempt to justify or explain its actions. It serves as a warning to the US that it will face continued aggression and hostility from Germany and Italy.
By Adolf Hitler · First published 1938 · Genre: Political Speech, Historical Commentary, Propaganda · 2 chapters · 5,336 words
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Berlin Reichstag, December 11th, 1941.
If Hitler's own account is to be believed, then it was only reluctantly that he entered into a fight against America. Though in this speech he does express certain biting criticisms of the American government and American culture, he also emphasizes that National Socialist Germany has no enmity towards the American people, nor even any interests that conflict with theirs. In Mein Kampf, Hitler even expresses admiration for American immigration policy, which at the time he was writing was very restrictive toward those of poor health and of non-European descent. [123]
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- Work type: Speech
- Author: Adolf Hitler
- Date: 1938 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Political Speech, Historical Commentary, Propaganda, Militaristic Rhetoric, Nationalism
- Length: 5,336 words
- Structure: 2 chapters, 79 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Political Speech — The work is primarily a political address outlining the rationale for declaring war, focusing on national interests and ideological conflicts.
- Historical Commentary — It provides a historical perspective on European conflicts and the perceived threats from other nations, particularly the Soviet Union.
- Propaganda — The text serves to promote a specific political ideology and justify military actions, employing persuasive language to rally support.
- Militaristic Rhetoric — It emphasizes the necessity of military action and portrays war as a noble struggle for survival and cultural identity.
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Anti-American · Propaganda · Fascist · Nationalist · Aggressive · Militaristic · Imperialist · Racist · Xenophobic · Nazi · Totalitarian · Authoritarian