Good morning! This day in Disney history, August 24th, 1914. Lieutenant Harry Colebourn (a Veterinary Officer) stops at White River Ontario, Canada, on his way to fight the ongoing war in Europe. There he purchases a small black female Canadian bear cub (for $20) & names her Winnie, after his home town of Winnipeg. In October, his regiment will be sent to England (& ultimately France) & Colebourn
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