On February 12, 1809, in a log cabin with a dirt floor, a baby was born. This was no ordinary child, this was one of the most important men in American history. His name was Abraham Lincoln. However, he was not the only important person in American history. Theodore Roosevelt and George Washington were also important to 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 was part of many organizations and helped the society. Theodore Roosevelt served on the Civil Service Commission, a federal government agency that protects civil service laws and ensures that people receive fair treatment. He was also the New York City Police Commissioner and Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He became very fond of the Navy while working with it. Theodore Roosevelt was the leader of the Rough Riders, the 1st 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"). Teddy Roosevelt not only had a positive impact on America before he became president, but also greatly while he was president. Theodore Roosevelt is known as one of the best American presidents for a reason. Created many national parks to help preserve wildlife by issuing the Newlands Claim...... middle of paper ......Union Together (“Abraham Lincoln Presidential”). He was also the only person to completely end slavery. He did this by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation after the North won the Civil War. The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the Confederate States, which led to the 13th Amendment to the Constitution. She gave all people equal rights (“Elizabeth Raum”). Without this, slaves may still be present in America and people may not have the same rights they have now. Without Theodore Roosevelt, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, life would be different. Theodore Roosevelt made the Navy more powerful. George Washington earned America independence from England. Honest Abe Lincoln freed all slaves and encouraged people to treat each other equally. If these imperative men had not existed, America, surely, would not be what it is now.