9/11 Speech and Magazine Covers

📋 Plan du Cours

1. Le discours de George W. Bush
2. L’opposition entre les États-Unis et leurs ennemis
3. Les conséquences immédiates des attaques
4. Les couvertures du New Yorker

📅 Repères chronologiques

1. 2001The first New Yorker cover showed the shadow of the two towers against a very dark background, suggesting terror or national mourning for those who died.
2. 2003The second New Yorker cover showed skyscrapers, including the twin towers, reflected in the Hudson River; the peaceful scene may suggest denial of what happened in 2001.
3. 2014The third New Yorker cover showed the Ground Zero memorial surrounded by tourists taking pictures and selfies and learning about 9/11, suggesting acceptance and paying tribute to the victims.

📖 1. Le discours de George W. Bush

★ À maîtriser

• George W. Bush delivered a speech on the evening of 9/11.

• 🔄 The speech proceeds in this order :

  1. It recalls the events of the day.
  2. It presents the USA positively against the terrorists.
  3. It reassures the people and explains immediate actions.
  4. It develops the idea of retaliation.

• Bush’s goals were to :

  • pay tribute to the victims
  • reassure the people
  • prepare the country’s response

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