Within a period of two days, US President George W Bush had addressed the American people twice with regards to the eventual war in Iraq.

He spoke on Tuesday, Mar 18, giving Iraqi President Saddam Hussein and his family a 48-hour deadline to leave Iraq or face war.

Saddam Hussein flatly rejected the ultimatum and the end of the 48 hours, George Bush declared war on Iraq.

On Thursday, March 20, at 0315 GMT Bush addressed his people again, this time telling them that they are indeed at war. He also warned that the war may not necessarily be a short one.

We bring you the full texts and videos of both speeches.