A great business idea can have an unexpected origin. Today, “teddy bear” is a household word. Prior to 1902, it was not.
Many years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt refused to shoot a black bear while on a hunting trip. A cartoonist read about the president’s refusal to shoot a bear in 1902 and drew a cartoon about it.
Morris Michtom and his wife, who made stuffed animals, created a stuffed toy bear and called it “Teddy’s Bear” after seeing the cartoon.
Roosevelt gave Michtom permission to use his name, and that was the origin of the mass production of teddy bears.
Imagine how different toys today would be if we didn’t have teddy bears!
Vanya Wryter Consulting Services 
Nice insight!!
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Thanks!
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Yes I always thought this story was fascinating. Can’t imagine not having a they bear for my kiddos.
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Yes. Imagine a world without teddy bears!
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Nope 👎🏽 😍
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Great story. Learning something new everyday!
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Thank you! Hope you have a great day!
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Wow ! Had no clue about this. thank you for sharing ! 🙂
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I was quite interested in learning about the origins of the teddy bear!
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Simple yet Inspiring story
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Yes. It’s amazing how one event causes another, resulting in something long lasting.
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