An original Michtom teddy bear once held by two of Teddy Roosevelt’s great-grandchildren, Mark and Anne. NMAH. A true history of the teddy bear begins in the American wilderness.

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.

In 1963, the family of Teddy Roosevelt donated one of the original teddy bears to the Smithsonian Institution. It’s currently on display in the American Presidency gallery.

A replica of the original Steiff teddy bear from 1902, called "Bear 55PB," sits on display at the Steiff Museum in Giengen, Germany. (Photographs by Louisa Marie Summer for The Washington Post) ...

Teddy Bear: The Original story. In 1902, Teddy Roosevelt accepted a hunting invitation from Mississippi governor, Andrew Longino and they went on with their guide named Holt Collier, ...

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A black bear's journey from Arkansas to Mississippi has made headlines. But a much more famous bear — the teddy bear — is ...

A lost Build-A-Bear with the mother's heartbeat has been replaced for 4-year-old child in Tennessee. The bear was accidentally donated to a Goodwill thrift store, and the original bear has not yet ...