Did you know, most lovable and recognized childhood icons of the 20th century - bear - has a deep relationship with none other than Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, 26 President of the United States? Want to know more?
In November 1902, Theodore (or 'Teddy'as it is fondly called by his intimate circle) Roosevelt, 26 President of the United States, residing in Mississippi. Roosevelt was there to help resolve the border dispute between Mississippi and Louisiana. In his spare time to attend the important political issues, Roosevelt was invited by Mississippi Governor Andrew H. Longino participate in bear hunting in Mississippi, apparently one of the favorite recreational activities in the region.
A few other hunters have competed in this bear hunt, and many are already proudly displaying their recent kills. However, much of the disappointment of their hosts, hunting is not offering to kill. Eager to remedy the situation and want to avoid the inconvenience of having their distinguished guests to return empty handed, his hosts came up with "plan'.
and hunting guide hunting dogs managed to run the country the old and adults injured American black bear, which in any case offers little resistance to his capture tame. Bears then won the tie for the post and the President was invited to be a shot at him and kill him. Needless to add, President Roosevelt was appalled and flatly refused to play along, arguing it unfairly. Instead, he ordered the old and sick bear to get out of his misery. However, the question was not destined to rest there ...
the story spread and caught the imagination of political cartoonist, Clifford Berryman, who drew a fair view of the scene as it might be. cartoon, "Spare Bears" appeared on November 16, 1902 in the Washington Post, showing the 26th U.S. president refused to shoot tame goal. This set the ball rolling soon and helpless cubs cartoons began appearing in other newspapers as well.
sniff a lucrative opportunity to surprise a bear mania, astute trader Brooklyn, Morris Michtom, decided to show two stuffed toy bears by his wife in the shop window. He requested permission from President Theodore Roosevelt call these toy bears Teddy's bear. "Permission was granted, and the rest, as they say, is history. His teddy bear toys flew off the shelves, prompting Michtom establish Ideal Novelty and Toy Co., which still exists today.
Few have Michtom understand that making history, and introduces to the world an icon to go to mesmerize generations of young and old alike as an all-time favorite childhood soft toy.
It was not just the U.S., who fell instantly in love with this adorable bear. Across the continent, in Germany, the physically challenged German tailor, Margarette Steiff created a plush toy teddy bear for her catalog for the Steiff Company. They are exposed to a toy in Leipzig Milanovic March 1903 and 3000 exports to the U.S., little knowing that the bear has captured the imagination of the country.
Since then, there was no looking back. Teddy bears have come into our lives and were here to stay ...
Since its inception, something suspicious, teddy bear came to represent everything good and pure and innocent in the world. mandatory requisite in every nursery and cute and nice gift for their loved ones, teddy bear and still rule the hearts and minds.
Recognizing the huge potential market for these toys teddy bear, other manufacturers joined in a bear mania since 1906, along with the original players Michtom and Steiff. Teddy Bear craze reached a crescendo in women carrying them wherever they went, and children who are separated from their teddies. President Teddy Roosevelt used as his mascot in his bid for reelection.
American educator Seymour Eaton came up with a children's book series "Roosevelt Bears, " which became a huge success.
original teddy bear, made in 1903, was submitted to the Smithsonian President Theodore Roosevelt's grandson, Kermit. Teddy bear enthusiasts can see the most carries of all time at the National Museum of American History.
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