The origins of the teddy bear involve President Theodore Roosevelt, a bear hunt, a political cartoon, and the owner of a ...

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.

Discover How President Theodore Roosevelt Inspired the World’s First Teddy Bear, Which Went on Sale on This Day in 1903 The unlikely origin story of the beloved children’s toy involves a ...

In the Mississippi County Where a Legend Was Born, Damaged Sculptures of ‘Teddy’s Bear’ More than a century after a storied hunting trip by Theodore Roosevelt, the storm destroyed artworks ...

While the stuffed bears were eventually named for President Theodore Roosevelt, part of their origin story can be traced to Germany with a woman named Margarete Steiff.

Berryman's cartoon soon became well known throughout the United States and inspired Brooklyn candy store owners Rose and Morris Michtom to make the first stuffed bear toy, which they appropriately ...

The legend of the Teddy Bear's being named for President Theodore Roosevelt is true, though it didn't originate on Louisiana's side of the Mississippi River delta.

A black bear's journey from Arkansas to Mississippi has made headlines. But a much more famous bear — the teddy bear — is from the Magnolia State.

Chautauqua‑Wawasee brought history to life Sunday, June 29 at Wawasee High School with a captivating performance of Teddy and ...