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The History of the Teddy Bear

The Question: Who, where and when was the first Teddy Bear made? The Answer: According to the History Channel, credit for the teddy bear goes to Morris…

Origin of the Teddy Bear

Teddy Bear sculpture by Urs Fischer in New York City Source: AP Photo/Charles Sykes In November 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt and some…

Teddy Pendergrass Biography

rhythm and blues singerBorn: March 26, 1950 Died: January 13, 2010 (Bryn Mawr, Pa.) Best Known as: baritone rhythm and blues singer Teddy Pendergrass was known…

Holiday, Billie

(Encyclopedia) Holiday, Billie, 1915–59, American singer, b. Baltimore. Her original name was Eleanora Fagan. She began singing professionally in 1930, and after performing with numerous bands—…

Goodman, Benny

(Encyclopedia) Goodman, Benny (Benjamin David Goodman), 1909–86, American clarinetist, composer, and band leader, b. Chicago. Goodman studied clarinet at Hull House. In Chicago he had the opportunity…

Ludovic: The Snow Gift

Distributor:National Film Board of CanadaAge Level:3–6 This charming story of a young bear and his relationship with a special toy is creatively enhanced by using animated plush teddy bears.…

Harold Melvin

singerBorn: 6/25/1939Birthplace: Philadelphia A major figure in the development of soul music, Melvin founded the Blue Notes in the 1950s. He led this R&B group to fame in the 1970s with hits…

Billie Holiday

(Eleanora Fagan)jazz singerBorn: 4/7/1915Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland Jazz singer known for her emotion-laden vocal performances. She performed with Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie…

Tom Berenger

actorBorn: 5/31/1950Birthplace: Chicago Known for his rugged good looks, he played the part of the insecure TV star in The Big Chill (1983) and the battle-tough sergeant in Platoon (1986), for…