Morris Michtom
Morris Michtom was a Russian-born American toy maker who co-founded the Ideal Toy Company. He is best known for creating the first teddy bear in 1902, inspired by a political cartoon of President Theodore Roosevelt. Michtom's invention revolutionized the toy industry and established the teddy bear as a beloved companion for children and adults alike, symbolizing comfort and affection.
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Morris Michtom designed the first-ever teddy bear toy, which became a global symbol of warmth and affection.
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A toy store owner, Morris Michtom, inspired by the cartoon, made a stuffed bear and named it 'Teddy's bear' in honor of the president.
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