On this day in history, Feb. 15, 1903, the first Teddy bear goes on sale
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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.
Michtom's wife, Rose, who made stuffed animal toys, actually created the first teddy bears. The president later gave Michtom permission to use his nickname for the new product. "What does a 79-year-old doll want with a 60-year-old bear?" Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
Michtom was inspired to call the toys "Teddy's bear" after reading a political cartoon published in the Washington Post on Nov. 16, 1902, notes the parks service website.
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