TR was a Great Prez! and more
Theodore Roosevelt,
swashbuckling and larger than life, is the perfect symbol of the Progressive
Era. That era burst with confidence even as it confronted the new challenges
that came with the sudden realization that Earth resources are finite. TR
personified self-assuredness in the face of serious problems, a trait he shared
with his cousin Franklin, by the way. Teddy was not just one of our greatest
presidents, but he was the very first to give a hoot for the environment. When
he chose to spare a bear while hunting, that suddenly spawned a new national
craze, the teddy bear!
During the Progressive Era,
the nascent environmental movement was one of many reform-minded groups, and it
shared an optimistic outlook that today has largely been replaced with a sense
of cynicism. Back then, people believed in the power of government to take
control of the big problems, whether it was alcoholism or preserving Nature. It
helped to have leaders like a Teddy Roosevelt, who exuded optimism and yet was
not afraid to present the facts to Americans, or Gifford Pinchot, whose
sincerity was almost palpable. The motivating powers of such leaders, along
with the application of governmental powers, as in the Antiquities Act of 1906,
energized people. A hundred years later, it seems hard to rekindle that kind of
spirit of positive change. A century can breed a lot of cynicism, and that can
lead to paralysis.
Teddies ...
OK, so our first Roosevelt president made the Teddy Bear famous; we still seem to love them today!
 | Teddy Bear Cookie Cutter - Baby Bear (Kitchen)
Make holiday or everyday cookies extra special when cut into shapes. Decorate with royal icing, coloured sugars, and sprinkles. Or, use to cut out shapes from brownies, bar cookie...more
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 | SiliconeZone Teddy Bear Pancake/Egg Mold, White (Kitchen)
Brighten up breakfast by treating the family to bear-shaped pancakes or eggs. Place this silicone pancake mould in your frying pan, pour in pancake batter or eggs, and allow to co...more
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (See the reviews)
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 | Cello Treat Bags - Teddy Bear Shaped Bags - 36 Cnt (Kitchen)
This is for 36 Puppet Treat Bags bags. These bags are great for the holiday & Valentine's season. We are selling 36 of these Teddy Bear shaped bags. These great goody bags are per...more
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 | SVAT Wireless Camera Hidden in a Teddy Bear with Receiver (Color) (Photography)
SVAT's Spy Eye Hidden Color Teddy Cam allows you to discreetly keep an eye on your children. This system is ideal for parents who are nervous about leaving their children at home ...more
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 (See the reviews)
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 | Hannspree's Teddy 10-Inch LCD Television (CE)
This fun teddy bear 10 inch LCD television is made from the high quality acrylic and metals to look like a teddy bear. The stand is a pearl ring that is able to rotate a full 180 ...more
List Price: $749.99
Lowest New Price: $174.00 (as of 8/29/2008@10:44 PM) |
 | SVAT UC1300 Wireless Nightvision Hidden Camera in a Teddy Bear (Color) (Photography)
2.4GHz wireless signal with up to 300' operational range Hidden color camera with fixed focus lens in teddy bear Built-in IR LEDs for low-light viewing Wireless receiver with RCA ...more
Average Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 (See the reviews)
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 | Teddy Factory (Video Games)
Take control of the Teddy Factory! Match parts and colors to build bears and other stuffed animals for the Orphanage. Its a wild mix of matching and precision aiming, the pressure...more
Average Customer Rating: 3.0 out of 5 (See the reviews)
List Price: $19.99
Lowest Used Price: $4.74 (as of 8/29/2008@10:44 PM)
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 | Nabisco Teddy Grahams, Chocolate, 10-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12) (Grocery)
Case of two boxes, each containing six 10-ounce boxes of chocolate graham crackers (total of 120 ounces)
Made with whole grain wheat graham flour and real chocolate
Cholesterol-...more
List Price: $32.28
Lowest New Price: $33.31 (as of 8/29/2008@10:44 PM) |
Teddy on Film
Some great clips are all over the place, but these old pieces of history are pretty darn amazing