What Was Ronald Reagan’s Favorite Treat?

Ronald Reagan famously quit smoking by replacing his pipes with his favorite candy:

jelly beans from the Herman Goelitz Candy Company. According to Reader’s Digest, Reagan received regular jelly bean shipments from Goelitz while he was serving as California’s governor from 1967 to 1974. When Goelitz introduced the Jelly Belly brand of jelly beans in 1976, they became Reagan’s signature candy. After Reagan was elected to the presidency, Goelitz wanted to send him a congratulatory treat of red, white, and blue Jelly Bellys for his 1981 inauguration. The problem was that there were no blue Jelly Bellys to go along with the company’s cherry red and coconut white beans. So, the company created a blueberry Jelly Belly to complete the trifecta. The new flavor was a hit. According to reports, 40 million Jelly Bellys were consumed during the inauguration festivities. Reagan surely appreciated the gift, but his favorite Jelly Belly flavor remained licorice.

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