Dan Abrams: How Teddy Roosevelt Inspired the Teddy Bear

How Teddy Roosevelt Inspired the Teddy Bear

Do you know why teddy bears are called teddy bears? Dan Abrams tells the incredible story of the 26th U.S. president, Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt, and how he inspired the creation of our favorite stuffed companions. Watch the video above, download the activity and share your answers with #historyathome.

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