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President Ronald Reagan was obsessed with Jelly Belly jelly beans. He ordered 720 bags a month.

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Ronald Reagan was elected the 40th president of the United States on November 4, 1980. The former governor of California earned his way to the White House, which he quickly stocked with his favorite candy: Jelly Belly jelly beans. A jar of the bite-sized coated candies would sit on Reagan’s desk in the Oval Office and on tables at important meetings. They became a staple of Reagan’s presidency. Besides being a sweet treat, they were an integral …
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Upworthy broke the news on Friday, June 12, 2026.
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