A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-09-06....Teddy Bears on Parade

Billie

[Billie]

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How many do you have? Do you still have your childhood Teddy Bear? Did you ever wonder how Teddy Bears got their name? For any of you who didn't know - or don't remember the story behind the name of these squeezable, huggable little stuffed bears.......very briefly, it goes like this:

In November of 1902, Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th President, went on a hunting trip near Little Sunflower River in Mississippi. To make sure that the President had an easy target and wouldn't go home empty-handed, his hosts had captured and stunned a little bear cub and tied him to a tree. President Roosevelt, however, refused to shoot the defenseless cub and made them set it free.

The press who were covering Roosevelt's visit quickly heard of the incident, and the Washington Star's political cartoonist Clifford Berryman drew a cartoon of the incident entitled Drawing the line at Mississippi. The cartoon, which emphasized the helplessness of the cub, was printed in all the papers, and Roosevelt's popularity soared as a result of his actions. For the rest of his political career President Roosevelt's mascot was 'Teddy's Bear', which Berryman continued to use in all his cartoons and which played a key part in the Presidents successful re-election campaign of 1905.

Although most of my teddy bears only come out at Christmas, I do have a couple that have a permanent spot in my house.   A soft, plain one sits in an old-fashioned highchair in the family room, but the one pictured below, which sits near me when I'm on the computer, is my very favorite grown-up teddy bear, because she's posable, and I love her hat and her granny glasses; but most of all, I love the voice that sings! (Chantal Kreviazuk, from the soundtrack of a TV show called "Providence", which is no longer on air)

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[Billie]

Excellent thread :) How adorable! What a great surprise to see those three bears, Thanks so much!

Hi, GeeBee. Am glad you like the three bears. Thank you for your sweet note, and this little bear you posted is adorable!!! So sweet!

[Billie]

Do we get to vote? I vote for yours. Adorable. Thanks y'all for brightening my day!! I needed that.

We're even then. :) You brightened mine with your posts and your FR mail. Major Hugs for you today!

[Billie]

Thank you, Rus - every day! :)

[Billie]

Oh, yes, let's! Beautifully set Tea Table! :)

[Majie Purple]

This smaller version may prevent you from distinguishing that the object by the flowers is a teacup! I'll FReep you the larger version soon! Happy T /Tea bear day to you & your dad! :) :)

[Billie]

Quick hit and run...absolutely DELIGHTFUL thread sweet billie and, as always, wonderful presentation!!! Who can resist teddy bears???? Simply precious!!!

Here's my patriotic teddy that hangs out at our fireplace. Somewhat fuzzy picture taken this past Christmas. (((((hugs all around)))))

Thank you, equally sweet sistah! It was fun (and leisurely!) working on these cute and cuddly things. I love Giz and that patriotic teddy bear!

[Billie]

Oh..Billie that is just wonderful..as are your teddy bears! HUGS!

Thanks, sweet friend. "It had to be you" when I saw that one. :)

[Majie Purple]

Happy T. eddy Bea R. day to my real life Bro!

[dutchess]

Whew...just popped back in for a second. Love my flyby bear!!! Thanks so much! (plus looks like you had a great time lining up personalized fuzzy bears for our finest friends :o) !!!) BBL!!!!

[Billie]

Hmmm, posts #51 AND #52 - guess we can never have too much chocolate. :)

[Billie]

Oh my! Now that is a beautiful bear gif - and the pink roses, too! Thank you, Majjie. :)

[Billie]

Whew...just popped back in for a second. Love my flyby bear!!! Thanks so much! (plus looks like you had a great time lining up personalized fuzzy bears for our finest friends :o) !!!) BBL!!!!

You can tell, huh? :) Hope I get to *USE* them all! LOL! Maybe if I post them, they will come :)

[Billie]

Oops! Re Post #65. :) I am not surprised that we may see the same bear more than once. :) I did this one for deadhead/Colleen. :)

[Billie]

(plus looks like you had a great time lining up personalized fuzzy bears for our finest friends :o) !!!)

You can tell, huh? :) Hope I get to *USE* them all! LOL! Maybe if I post them, they will come :)

[PreviouslyA-Lurker]

This teddy bear is floating, but I don't think anyone is happy about it...

[snugs]

My teddy is wearing one of the actual dresses I had as a baby

[Majie Purple]

[snugs]

I wondered when someone would post a Pooh Bear graphic

[MEG33]

I loved your story..Hope you find the picture.

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[Billie]

This teddy bear is floating, but I don't think anyone is happy about it...

Oh, that's sad. :(

But this is happy. :)