Politicians and Euphemisms

Politicians have a way with words, much like used car salesmen. They must win the respect of the public so they sugar coat their words and make empty promises that are rarely ever held true. In times of crisis or war, they are expected to confront the public and find the right way to deliver bad news. Their choice of words is important because the media, as well as the public, will carefully examine every single word that they use. The euphemisms that are chosen to are often used to avoid the true facts.
In the speeches in our textbook all of the speakers talked about war or conflict. President Roosevelt used the words “a date that will live in infamy” to show the significance of the attack by the Japanese on Pearl Harbor. Infamy means evil notoriety or reputation, or a disgraceful, publicly known act. I am sure that all Americans have thought those exact words on other occasions, like during the assassination of President Kennedy or after the attack on the World Tr...