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Did Teddy Roosevelt Invent the Teddy Bear? 5 Myths Checked

October 15, 2026August 3, 2026 by Larasati Hapsari
A worn golden mohair-style teddy bear sitting in a small old wooden chair with a chain across its lap

Roosevelt did not invent the teddy bear, never profited from it, and did not save the tied bear. We check five common myths, including the bear said to live in the White House.

Categories History & Heritage Tags Clifford Berryman, Presidential Pets, Teddy Bear Myths, Theodore Roosevelt 1 Comment

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