The first 'Teddy bear' was put on sale on this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903. Created by Morris and Rose Michtom, the bear toy, inspired by the president, was a huge success.
‘Toys for Tots’ President & CEO Lt Gen Jim Laster reflects on the organization’s 75 years of helping children in needNamed after President Theodore Roosevelt, the stuffed bear was first sold by Morris Michtom, aMichtom's wife, Rose, who made stuffed animal toys, actually created the first teddy bears.
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, FEB. 9, 1942, FEDS ENACT DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME IN DARKEST HOURS OF WORLD WAR II President Theodore Roosevelt gave permission to Morris Michtom to use his nickname,"Teddy," for his new stuffed bear toys. The success of the Teddy bear resulted in a career shift for the Michtoms, who had previously owned a candy shop. They soon switched to making and selling toys, according to Collector's Weekly.
WHO IS ALICE ROOSEVELT LONGWORTH? WHITE HOUSE WILD CHILD AND ORIGINAL ‘WIT OF WASHINGTON,’ SAYS HISTORIAN Theodore Roosevelt's grandchildren participated in a photo shoot with the original Teddy bear and refused to part with it — taking it home, according to the Smithsonian.
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