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, Benjamin Michtom, at that time the president of the Ideal Toy Company, decided that it would be appropriate to celebrate the Teddy Bear's 60th birthday. He first contacted Mrs. Alice ...

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) ...

The original teddy bear owned by the unnamed family belonged to a young girl and had a recording of her mother’s heartbeat inside. The family accidentally donated the bear to a Goodwill in New ...