Home This Week in History This Week in History: The First Teddy Bear Introduced in America This Week in History: The First Teddy Bear Introduced in AmericaFebruary 26, 2026 NOVA MCGILL Contributor The teddy bear, one of the most loved toys in history, was named after an incident involving President Theodore Roosevelt in… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Previous Post Richard Longston Next Post Martin Springs 1950