Teddy Bears Bring Comfort and Happy Memories

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Teddy bears have soft fur and friendly faces. Children have loved these toys for more than 100 years.

Morris and Rose Michtom made the first teddy bear in 1902. They were candy store owners in Brooklyn, New York.

President Theodore Roosevelt did not shoot a small bear. This story inspired the Michtoms to call their toy \"Teddy's Bear\".

The teddy bear quickly became very popular and many people bought them. It was new because it was the first soft toy, not a doll.

Teddy bears became a famous icon in American culture over time. Many people still keep their teddy bears to remember their childhood.

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What do teddy bears have?

Teddy bears have soft fur and friendly faces.

Who made the first teddy bear?

Morris and Rose Michtom made the first teddy bear in 1902.

Why is it called 'Teddy's Bear'?

It is called 'Teddy's Bear' because President Theodore Roosevelt did not shoot a small bear, which inspired the name.

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