On February 12, 1809, in a log cabin with a dirt floor, a baby was born. He was no ordinary baby, he was one of the most important men in American history. His name was Abraham Lincoln. He was not the only important figure in American history, however. Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington also played important roles in history. Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln all had a positive impact on America in many ways. Theodore Roosevelt was a very important man in American history. Believe it or not, he did a lot of things before he was elected president. He has been part of many organizations and helped society. Theodore Roosevelt was part of the Civil Service Commission, a federal government agency that protects civil service laws and ensures that people receive fair treatment. He also served as New York City Police Commissioner and Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He became very attached to the Navy while working with it. Theodore Roosevelt was the leader of the Rough Riders, who were the first volunteer cavalry in the Spanish-American War ("Teddy Roosevelt: The Rough Rider in the White House"). This was a big deal because the Rough Riders helped America win the Spanish-American War. They fought in battles such as the Battle of San Juan Hill and Las Quasimas (“Rough Riders”). Theodore Roosevelt was also a cowboy, vice president, New York police commissioner, and governor of New York ("Teddy Roosevelt Rough"). Not only did Teddy Roosevelt have a positive impact on America before he became president, but also a lot while he was president. Theodore Roosevelt is known as one of America's best presidents for a reason. He created many national parks to help preserve wildlife by publishing the Newlands Reclamati...... middle of paper ......Union together ("Abraham Lincoln Presidential"). He was also the one who completely ended slavery. He did this by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation after the North's victory in the Civil War. The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the Confederate States, leading to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. He gave everyone equal rights (“Elizabeth Raum”). Without it, slaves might still be present in America and people might not have the same rights as they do today. Without Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, life would be different. Theodore Roosevelt made the Navy more powerful. George Washington won America its independence from England. “Honest Abe” Lincoln freed all slaves and encouraged people to treat each other as equals. If these imperative men had not existed, America would certainly not be what it is today..