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Where do Teddy Bears Originate From?
The most popular story is the one about the 26th president of the United States, Theeodore Roosevelt.
On November 16, 1902, the issue of the Washington Star carried a cartoon of President Roosevelt standing with a rifle in his hand, his back turned to a frightened bear cub. The caption reads,
"Drawing the line in Mississippi"
While on the hunting trip, Roosevelt's hosts had wanted him to return with a trophy.
One version of the story has them cornering a bear cub and Roosevelt refusing to fire.
Inspired by the cartoon, a Russian immigrant, Morris Michton, began displaying two of
next to the cartoon in the window of his store.
His wife had made the plush bears.
Michton sought and received permission from President Roosevelt to call them
The teddy bears were a resounding success but, unfortunately, Michton failed to take out a patent or register a trademark.
Many other companies entered the teddy bear business.