Why the teddy bear is named after Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is known as the first conservationist President, having established national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests during his time in the White House.

The Origins of the Beloved Teddy Bear

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T heodore Roosevelt is known as the first conservationist President, having established national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests during his time in the White House. It seems fitting, then, that one of the world's most recognizable animal figures — the beloved teddy bear — was inspired by and named after the 26th U.S. President.

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