The Teddy Bear, the President, and the Woman Who Started It All
1-Time Lecture | To register, please call us at: 305-919-5900.
Everyone knows the Teddy Bear, named after President Theodore Roosevelt—but few know it was created by Margarete Steiff, a woman who defied all odds. Despite a debilitating illness, she built a global empire, turning stuffed animals into a worldwide sensation. Join German historian and OLLI Director Anette Isaacs for an inspiring look at Steiff’s remarkable journey of resilience, ingenuity, and success!
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This lecture takes place at the beautiful Plaza at Park Square in Aventura.
Valet Parking is available.
Anette Isaacs
German born and raised Anette Isaacs is not only the Director of OLLI at FIU but also distinguished Historian and Public Educator who has been presenting hundreds of programs on more than 45 different topics (all pertaining to her native country's history, politics, and culture) all over the United States. Anette studied at Emory University, the University of Vienna and the Freie Universitaet in Berlin and holds Master's Degrees in American Studies, Political Science, and History.