I'm looking this up for school. please help.
2007-11-06 03:33:51 · 3 answers · asked by Sarah 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Teddy bears became famous, and were named after former president Theodore Roosevelt, who was somewhat of a cult hero after his charge with his troops up San Juan Hill. He was quite the big game hunter and very popular in political circles. The toy was made for children, somewhat like Elmos of todays fame, and they were inexpensive and readily available in their day. They caught on with youngsters because of their cute appearance, their cost and their effectiveness with kids.
2007-11-06 04:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by Isaac O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know they were named after a cartoon about Teddy Roosevelt hunting black bears. A toy manufacturer started making them and calling them "Teddy's Bears" which was shortened to Teddy Bears. As far as the popularity during Prohibition, i can only speculate that it was out of fondness for the recently deceased ex President, or perhaps they were used to smuggle illegal liquer inside?
2007-11-06 03:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by booman17 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cause they are so huggable they make really soft ones now days and I still have mine from childhood in a box somewhere hes all worn and tattered how did you do that
2016-05-28 03:06:37 · answer #3 · answered by vonda 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋