[Nfb-krafters-korner] OT: learn more about national teddy bear day

[Ramona Walhof]

Cathy, great trivia!

I never dreamed the teddy bear was named after Theodore Roosevelt.  His nick
name was T D I understand.  But few people remember that.  
Ramona

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*Learn More about National Teddy Bear Day


In 1902, American President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a bear cub
while hunting in Mississippi.  This incident made national news. Clifford
Berryman published a cartoon of the event in the Washington Post on November
16th, 1902.  The caricature became an instant classic.

The Berryman cartoon of Teddy Roosevelt and the cub inspired New York store
owner Morris Michtom to create a new toy.  Morris Michtom wrote President
Roosevelt to ask permission to name the new toy a "Teddy Bear".

 

Have a great day!!

Cathy F

 

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