July- National Ice Cream Month
Did you know that President Ronald Reagan declared July National Ice Cream Month in 1984 and National Ice Cream Day is the 3rd Sunday in July every year?
In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of the month as National Ice Cream Day. He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food that is enjoyed by a full 90 percent of the nation’s population. In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
Do you know what the President’s favorite flavor of ice cream was?
Here is a hint — it wasn’t Jelly Bean….
