With America on the verge of dropping bombs on Syria, we thought we’d bring you a taste of what Obama’s speech might sound like when he announces they’re going to war.

Sitting behind his desk in the Oval office, surrounded by pictures of his family, the president of America addresses the nation, in prime-time hours, announcing they’re going to war. Its a historical moment.

Here’s how its been done in the past. 

October 27, 1983: Ronald Reagan on Grenada and  Lebanon 

April 14, 1986: Reagan on Libya

December 20, 1989: George H.W. Bush on Panama

January 16, 1991: George H.W. on Iraq and Kuwait

December 16, 1998: Bill Clinton on Iraq

March 24, 1999: Bill Clinton on Kosovo

March 19, 2003: George W. Bush on Iraq

[Source : Time]