How was president roosevelt's speech a foreshadowing of things to come? a) this speech not only predicted the fall of the japanese empire, but also that of italy and germany. b) in the speech fdr implies he will wage war even without congress’s approval. congress would later declare war to avoid this. c) the speech calls for the american people to contribute to the war effort and sets the stage for rationing, recycling, and war bonds. d) in his speech fdr calls for “absolute victory," which would influence the decision to wage war until japan unconditionally surrendered.