The amazing story of how a young Jimmy Carter helped avert a nuclear disaster

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Rachel Maddow tells the story of a young Navy lieutenant from Georgia named Jimmy who played a key role in helping prevent a nuclear catastrophe in 1952.
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@Vesperitis Год назад

He didn't just run into a fire. He ran into a _nuclear_ fire. A brave man. A great man. All my best wishes to President Carter and his family.

@MyHalcyonDaysAreHere Год назад

You said it.

@ninemoonplanet Год назад

He was one of a very few people who served at that time on a nuclear submarine, and planned, organized a safety plan to dismantle the Chalk River Nuclear Station in Ontario. Go in peace Sir, and thank you. 🇨🇦🌹

@NoOneIsHome Год назад

This man has served this country all his life. He has earned his peace eternally. ✌

@8088I Год назад

You have done your Good & Great Mamma & Wife proud, President Carter. You have never let up!

@larryaldama1673 Год назад

🇺🇸🙏🏽🇺🇸✝️

@johncoffey4206 Год назад

He may not have had the greatest presidency but he was a great and good man. For him it seems it has always been service above self. I only wish more could be like him.

@jaredwoock3478 Год назад

Indeed. It will be a sad day the day he passes.

@diinomaaxi 6 месяцев назад

Not only his country but he served all humanity very well what a great man

@AndiDuck Год назад

President Jimmy Carter .. a rare Statesman and a real honest to God humanitarian ...

@2degucitas Год назад

Agreed!

@hectorlatorre8578 Год назад

Hear, Hear.

@TD-np6ze Год назад

Jimmy Carter - Incredible Humanitarian. That a former POTUS would dedicate his entire post-presidency to Humanitarianism is absolutely amazing. God Bless Jimmy Carter!! I hope they tell him this every day he still has on this planet -- even people with dementia can hear words of gratitude!!

@randibgood Год назад

@@TD-np6zeHe doesn't have dementia.

@TD-np6ze Год назад

@@randibgood Oh, maybe my early dementia somehow mixed up with Bruce Willis - who I think was diagnosed with it?

@jimguyton8591 Год назад

Some people enter politics for power and fame. A few enter to try and help the world. It's pretty clear Jimmy Carter was not in politics for power and fame. I'm a life-long atheist, but I hope that I'm wrong and President Carter gets his richly deserved time in heaven. Or perhaps he can be reincarnated many times over -- the world desperately needs more people like Jimmy Carter.

@Eddie-ud4bb Год назад

Carter didn't even take a limo to the Inauguration.. he walked.. he said the president is a servant: not a king

@charlesjones5451 Год назад

I Agree with you 100%

@2degucitas Год назад

I think and feel the same way

@brendabiffibaldovino8306 Год назад

❤

@brendabiffibaldovino8306 Год назад

❤

@trashtrashisfree Год назад

What an amazing man. A lifetime of service to humanity.

@jamesrobinson4703 Год назад

Just think hundreds of years from now some of those homes will still be around. With gold placks signifying Jimmy Carter President of the United States helped built it. Way Cool !!

@jojoleaf2112 Год назад

A true Christian. Not like this rightwing church grifters.

@MossyMozart Год назад

@@jamesrobinson4703 - He came to my town, too, and swung a hammer for Habitat for Humanity.

@larryaldama1673 Год назад

🇺🇸🙏🏽🙏🏽✝️

@larryaldama1673 Год назад

🇺🇸🙏🏽

@charlottetracy3970 Год назад

Once brave, always brave....Jimmy Carter.

@larryaldama1673 Год назад

👍🇺🇸🙏🏽✝️

@Tessmage_Tessera Год назад

I remember watching a TV show back in the 80's, where Jimmy Carter was wearing a tool belt, with a hammer in his hand, building houses for homeless people. Actually building the houses with his own hands, along with a crew of other volunteers. He will always be remembered for his humanity.

@MyHalcyonDaysAreHere Год назад

Habitat for Humanity.

@crosstudio Год назад

actually building it not just holding a hammer for the cameras. you get a Warrick Dunn because of men like President Jimmy Carter.

@ethanweeter2732 Год назад

He is still a vocal supporter of Habitat even though he can no longer help build homes.

@TheRoyalBavarian Год назад

He was hands on in building the humanity homes into his nineties. He was a quite speaker but a relentless doer.

@kevinmichael9482 Год назад

Among numerous talents, Jimmy Carter is especially known as a talented carpenter. He's also a gifted painter (received a painting in the mail from President Carter as a gift for being a Habitat for Humanity supporter).

@peaceloveharmony7213 Год назад

It’s no wonder that some presidential historians have called President Carter the most intelligent U.S. president in history. Thanks for making us aware of this story, Rachel. ✌🏼

@ZachRULES96 Год назад

But Reagan filmed with a monkey! And did tax cuts for the rich

@johnsomn2148 Год назад

HISTORY OH LORD must make sure not in a book

@larryaldama1673 Год назад

👍🇺🇸👍

@rachelehosten1323 Год назад

In real time, he took a beating with the public. You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone-human nature.

@hokieduck Год назад

And the most decent human being who ever held that office. OK, maybe Lincoln tied with him.

@schmoab Год назад

Jimmy Carter really has led a series of incredible lives.

@gary3270 Год назад

Jimmy Carter deserves a great deal of thanks by his fellow Americans! God Bless You Mr. Carter!

@Sam-ef7hn Год назад

Worst economic times ever.. figures he’s your hero.. lol. What happened don’t you love Bidens HAIR TRANSPLANTS??

@Sam-ef7hn Год назад

Gary is terrified of President Trump.. read his deranged posts as he bullies tactically.. poor widdle grooming clown.. 😢

@stephenhenion8304 Год назад

This man is a True Humanitarian Hero!🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸

@nejuw Год назад

Jimmy Carter - hero and living saint - wish there were more like him.

@vilstef6988 Год назад

Even when Jimmy Carter was held in a measure of disdain, he was my hero! Times have been mean for quite a while, and Jimmy's kindness, goodness, decency and good will to all are shining examples for everyone!

@peterblood50 Год назад

Being a Carter fan was, for a long time, a very lonely place but I was there and knew in my heart that Jimmy was a top drawer human being.

@tammychristian1479 Год назад

I remember as well feeling the same

@wendyreis8698 Год назад

As a resident of Ontario, who was 3 at the time, Thank you, Mr. Carter, and God bless.

@ninemoonplanet Год назад

🇨🇦 agreed. Thank you Sir.

@johnpaulwebb3440 Год назад

Jimmy Carter, a great human being.

@MG-jj3pn Год назад

I had a roommate in college, 1976-1980, UVA, from Plains. She proudly framed her GA driver’s license with Carters signature from when he was Governor. During those years, I began to admire Carter. Still do.

@marydeaton4691 Год назад

I still have my first Georgia driver's license issued in 1973, because it has Carter's signature.

@lrn5755 Год назад

He did what he had to do under the uniform, a true patriot.

@ethanweeter2732 Год назад

He is the only President to not order a bomb dropped in the 20th Century I believe.

@stephendavidbailey2743 Год назад

@@ethanweeter2732 Nor was any other weapon used during his presidency.

@garyhouse4432 Год назад

@@stephendavidbailey2743 I WAS THERE AND YOU ARE RIGHT.

@stephendavidbailey2743 Год назад

@@garyhouse4432 Jimmy Carter was/is extremely proud of that.

@wendelynanderson9517 Год назад

It feels fortunate that Carter was President during the accident at three mile island. Our house was inside the ten mile radius & it was a very scary time. He was a calming voice in the midst of uncertainty & it was comforting to have a leader who understood the science of what was happening.

@olivegreenpants7153 Год назад

They did an snl sketch just after Three Mile Island. Jimmy comes to visit and goes into the reactor room where he absorbs enough radiation to cause him to grow to a height of 50 ft. They called it The Amazing Collosal President.

@wendelynanderson9517 Год назад

@@olivegreenpants7153 i remember that. They also did one called “the Pepsi syndrome” - referencing the film the China syndrome- where a nuclear accident was caused by someone spilling a soda on the control panel.

@1Bigredox Год назад

i learned the metric system at 8 years old in 1975 thanks to mr carter. i went in the navy at 17 to be a nuke. shaped my entire life to this day

@travistippetts1604 Год назад

A truly Great human. I think Patriots are those who give of themselves to their country. To their people. Carter gave of himself. A lesson, that patriotism isn't waving flags and singing songs. It's doing good things for your fellow man. He taught me this.

@luke_skywanker7643 Год назад

My wife's father was an instructor at the Naval Academy during WW 2. One of his students was a very young Jimmy Carter. He taught Jimmy navigation.

@batgurrl Год назад

Thank you Rachel for reviving this piece of history. James Earl Carter was truly heroic. Also incredibly humble, as an aside, let’s not forget Habitat For Humanity. Truly a great human being

@kansaspeach7727 8 месяцев назад

Just simply "honorable!" "Blessed is the Peacemaker!"

@patriciamorgan6545 Год назад

The only day I ever skipped out of school was to go down the street to a friend's house to watch the Carter inauguration. There were probably a dozen or so of us there, and I'm sure the teachers all knew where we were. Jimmy Carter had a difficult presidency, but, in my opinion, is the best ex-president we have ever had. He accomplished so much for Habitat for Humanity, and has continued serving the public with grace and honor. People should take a lesson from this selfless man. My thoughts are with the Carter family today.

@katebc9148 Год назад

I am so proud that I voted for him. I have since voted and/or supported other humanitarian minded people. It is essential that our leaders not only be extremely intelligent but also empathic and have strong humanitarian beliefs. May his final journey be immersed in the love and appreciation of a grateful nation.

@Rhaspun Год назад

With your standards it's going to exclude a lot of politicians.

@gfystarshine Год назад

I never knew this about my home country or about Jimmy Carter. I always admired the man, a truly great & selfless human being. We could all learn a lot from his example

@ninemoonplanet Год назад

🇨🇦 I didn't either, but I do know the Chalk River Nuclear Station was a source for the material for radiation treatment for cancers. Amazing plan, amazing job getting the nuclear reactor shut down without killing himself or others. ❤️ Thank you Jimmy Carter.

@williamobryan682 Год назад

Thank you Rachel ! Thank you jimmy Carter!

@DavincisGirl66 Год назад

As a Canadian who didn't know this story, thank you. As a young person I loved him as a leader and didn't understand why the US did not appreciate him. Know I feel even more strongly that he is one of the best men you have ever elected.

@dotmurphy7279 Год назад

Well, Jimmie Carter was an honest man who cared about everybody no matter their race, socioeconomic statis or age. Or country. I always have thought there was something really strange about the Iranian hostages being released as soon as Reagan was sworn in. That stunk to high heaven.

@ethanweeter2732 Год назад

Because we want Presidents who will bomb people or send troops into conflict when something bad happens. Even though it seems Jimmy was applying peace through defense and strength while trying to fix the economic and fuel shortage crisis.

@3wolfsdown702 Год назад

And that's why the Republican Party didn't like him is for the people

@pickledragonrebel Год назад

Fellow cdn here. I agree with your comment. My cousin from England went to the US with her school while Carter was president. She got to meet him and her class spent all afternoon with him. She said how down to earth and how incredibly nice he was.

@victoriabaker4400 Год назад

@@dotmurphy7279 It has been proven that an emissary for Reagan went to Iran and made a deal-- it was a deal made by a USA civilian, not the government, and as such was and is completely illegal. It is remarkably parallel to the same type of move made by Nixon's campaign in 1968, as civilians they approached South Vietnam and convinced them to reject the Paris Peace Accords, in order to secure Nixon's election, which it did. Neither of these crimes have ever been punished, and in fact the Republicans have become more and more emboldened because they've never been held accountable.

@evelynarmena1952 Год назад

A life of Service. Jimmy Carter will be remembered forever.

@alfredgeorge317 Год назад

When this good and brave American is presented and honored for his final travels down Pennsylvania Ave to lie in State beneath our Capitol Rotunda...let him receive America's greatest applause and respect. This good and decent man served his country in many capacities. If we learned anything, if we benefitted from the extraordinary and successful life of President Jimmy Carter, let it be his humanity. America should be proud of this honorable son. Thank You President Carter...🇺🇸

@mv894 Год назад

Fascinating story. Jimmy Carter has willingly offered himself in the service of others since his early days and we owe him a debt of gratitude.

@mikejones5364 Год назад

He put the USA thru 4 years of pain, He was an horrible President.

@DaleBolender-ms7jl Год назад

@@mikejones5364 You are correct sir!

@Lightdion Год назад

@@mikejones5364 wow what happened under his presidency? Serious question!

@mikejones5364 Год назад

@@Lightdion Iranian Hostage Crisis, all released the day Reagan took office, High inflation, No gas, botched rescue attempt of US Embassy in Iran killed the guys doing it wrecked helicopters in sand storm, economy suxed, national pride was gone, he was just a crappy president.

@comedicfarce4132 Год назад

@@mikejones5364 The stagflation and energy crisis occurred during Carter's presidency were caused mostly by LBJ and Nixon administration policies, e.g. Vietnam War, repealing of the Gold Standard, and intervention in the Arab-Israeli War. It is true that Carter had to deal with the left-over problems from the Nixon administration and then Gerald Ford made them worse. Carter did what he could, but he was sort of screwed with the mess that he inherited.

@liannebedard5521 Год назад

In these days of shameful examples of behavior in and after holding public office…the contrast is pretty stark.

@adelaferreira4575 Год назад

President Jimmy Carter ,one extraordinary humanitarian and one amazing gentleman !

@glendagraves1637 Год назад

Intelligence and integrity. A well lived life.

@bobb1870 Год назад

Jimmy Carter is a real hero.

@rizwanhussain645 Год назад

What A Fellow. God Bless Jimmy Carter.

@daren7889 Год назад

In the traditional Navy hymn, "Wishing you a Happy Voyage Home Sir!" From our Navy family! ⚓⛵🌅⛵⚓💙💙💙💙🌲🌄🌲🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲We LOVE you Jimmy! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

@Robertm67 Год назад

Who knew, except you Rachel, that Jimmy Carter saved a melt-down of a Canadian Nuclear Power Plant - 90 seconds at a time! What a beautiful tribute and informative insight into his early military years and the quick decisions he made under pressure. This segment was priceless and reveals his true character of humility and grace throughout his life! 💯❤️. Excellent!

@seed_drill7135 Год назад

I knew he had been in the core of a reactor, but never knew the circumstances, much less that it was in Canada! I always had mistakenly assumed it was on a submarine.

@abelis644 Год назад

@@seed_drill7135 Please read the whole story. Carter and his crew were heroic, but he wasn't "in charge". The Americans requested from the Canadians to help to gain experience and knowledge. 150 Americans helped 170 Canadian troops and 867 reactor personel. Thank you President Carter.

@abelis644 Год назад

Not to demean his heroism in the least, but President Carter was not "in charge". When the accident occurred, the American government offered Canada to help to gain knowledge and experience which was welcomed by the Canadians. Carter was one of 150 Americans who joined 170 Canadian personel and 870 reactor staff in the clean up. Not sure where Rachel got the "extra" stuff...

@horusheru8542 Год назад

Rarely would I ever give praise to a politician. Present or former but James Earl Carter is an extraordinary individual and a humble soul.. I say bless the memory of this man.

@SisterSmith420Peace Год назад

Thanks to Jimmy Carter and his wife hundreds of families have homes Habitat for Humanity

@johnchessant3012 Год назад

An incredible life and career this man has had. He is among the most sincere and well-intentioned presidents in our history.

@mikejones5364 Год назад

He was a horrible President.

@bernardwylie9760 Год назад

@@mikejones5364 you are one of the few people using your energy and life trying to tear down a man at the end of his life, truly sad behavior. You could at least point out any facts to support your claim, but you won’t, because you’re simply thirsty for the worst kind of attention. So, let me be clear, being a “successful” President is not the true or only measure of being successful human being and leader. Jimmy Carter did much to make the world a better place inside and outside of his 4 years as US President, as this story highlights. He has lived a great life of service and he deserves, and will get, dignity in these final hours.

@ethanweeter2732 Год назад

@@mikejones5364Well intentioned, he did not say great.

@mikejones5364 Год назад

@@bernardwylie9760 I only know him as a dipchit of a President and how awful it was with him as President for 4 years, I voted for Reagan

@gregtennessee8249 Год назад

@@mikejones5364 Cry Maga Tears...

@sandrabarnett1499 Год назад

What an amazing Man wow. Thank you Sr.

@velikovskysghost Год назад

After his Presidency James (Jimmy) Earl Carter went to work on habitat for humanity and was still pounding nails into his 90's!

@marcyanderson4268 Год назад

I love this man!! He is a man of integrity 👏🏾 🙌 ❤️

@gerryst-aubin5877 Год назад

A good and decent man. We can all learn something about how to be human from this man.

@marianneleth4957 Год назад

When I mentioned to a person last week that Jimmy Carter had gone home and is now receiving hospice care, that person said, "Really? He was so stupid!" I was too young to remember much of Carter's presidency, so I spent the weekend reading up on James Carter of Plains, GA, the longest living former president of the United States. What I learned blew me away! Jimmy Carter may not have been the most successful president during his tenure in the WH, but his naval career, moral strength, and lifelong humanitarian accomplishments puts most to shame, particularly those entitled politicians who only think of themselves. Could you imagine Trump with a shovel in hand to help dig out homes after a hurricane?! Stupid?! Define stupid! ... I am taking the Carter Challenge and will reach out to someone today who might need a little support!

@VP_A-Team Год назад

Well, Trump did have rolls of paper towels for Puerto Rico. I saw him toss them (that takes effort...) Good on ya for taking up the Carter Challenge.

@mariateresaquirk451 Год назад

Did you put "that person" right on that? 🤔

@marianneleth4957 Год назад

@@mariateresaquirk451 ...Great question! That time will come. With "this person", I've long since learned to do my research and get my own facts straight first, and then re-engage... Otherwise, the conversation quickly turns into a Trumpian Gish Gallop tirade...

@mariateresaquirk451 Год назад

@@marianneleth4957 good thinking! 👍

@francesth85 Год назад

@@marianneleth4957 Scump word salad.

@annettealex1 Год назад

i never knew this about him, god bless him,

@cathyfred9575 Год назад

He is my hero even more now I ❤ him so much everyone should watch the true story Argo about the hostages

@francesth85 Год назад

Good and accurate movie.

@franvarga709 Год назад

Thank you Rachel. This was a little known story with a huge impact.

@mtm00 Год назад

A life well lived. Wishing him great peace.🙏

@dangal9366 Год назад

Interesting. I'm Canadian and never heard of this reactor or the incident. Will look it up. Jimmy Carter...I've had nothing but positive thoughts about the man. I think his heart has always been at the right place.

@MyHalcyonDaysAreHere Год назад

Yes me too. Good to know Jimmy Carter was already.a hero at 28. And Habitat for Humanity at the twilight of his career in politics. Truly remarkable feats. Like a sandwich with his tenure as President in the middle. Ha ! A Remarkable Sandwich indeed.

@stephenedgecock Год назад

It was kept secret

@JusticeAlways Год назад

I've always had better respect for him.

@abelis644 Год назад

Carter was not in charge, he was one of 150 Americans who helped 170 Canadian troops and over 800 reactor personel clean up the mess. Not demeaning his job, but it's not quite the way Rachel explained...

@MossyMozart Год назад

@@MyHalcyonDaysAreHere - And the Carter Center that acted charitably around the world and monitored elections in many dicey situations. (We may be needing them in the USA soon.)

@blitzroehre1807 Год назад

Trust our history boff Rachel to research exactly what went on back then. Thank you for your service, Pres. Carter!

@beckyecklund5773 Год назад

I have never heard this story one of the best people ever

@cawtheshots Год назад

I've always held President Jimmy Carter in esteem. Being from Ontario Canada, this amazing story told by Rachel has touched me deeply.

@theirishman8356 Год назад

President Carter is a great man. Always will be. 🇺🇸

@pamelatimmins1055 Год назад

President Carter is an amazing man, he has had an unbelievable history and life. President Carter was an amazing President and Naval Officer; and Humanitarian, husband and father. They need to make a movie about President Carter's amazing life. Including his work building homes for the needy. We love you President Carter. God be with you, Roslyn and your family during your final days President Carter. Makes me cry. Thank you Rachel giving this amazing history on 28 yr old Jimmy Carter, who would one day be President. We love you President Carter and Roslyn.

@priscillarobb647 Год назад

Thank you Rachel for sharing that part of Jimmy Carter’s life and bravery.

@debiallen4053 Год назад

Jimmy, a wonderful man, president, human being. Everything I ever saw he and his lovely wife working together I cried being my heart was so touched by their love. I wish him and his film all the love in the world, and peace in his last days before he truly goes home. God bless you Jimmy for all you did for this world. And may our Lord be with your family. Love to you all.

@hepaulmacp Год назад

As a Canadian, I am humbled and grateful for learning this.

@Ganiscol Год назад

There is this song by the band 'College' named 'A Real Hero' and it was written with Captain "Sully" Sullenberger in mind, the pilot who landed an airliner on the Hudson with no engines and no casualties. The chorus is simple: A Real Human Being and a Real Hero It is the shortest and most accurate description of Jimmy Carter's life. A real human being and a real hero.

@noraelliott7304 Год назад

I'm from Ontario, Canada and although this happened before I was born, this was not taught in any history class I had ( kept on a NTK basis in the 70's) Thank you, President J. Carter and all the other men that worked on this.

@kathrinekerns8398 Год назад

❤️❤️❤️ President Carter.

@mikejones5364 Год назад

Obvious you were not around when he was President, he was terrible.

@rlhmarines Год назад

I was around when he was in office and he was a good President but most importantly he is a great person and humanitarian.

@kathrinekerns8398 Год назад

@@mikejones5364 I was 25 years old with 2 children. Yes I was around. He was my favorite president. ,♥️♥️♥️ President Carter.

@mikejones5364 Год назад

@@kathrinekerns8398 If he was your favorite president then you must either be from Iran or not a US Citizen, he was despised by most of the US after his 4 years.

@peaceloveharmony7213 Год назад

A true humanitarian throughout his entire life. An angel on earth, he is. ✌🏼💙

@MyHalcyonDaysAreHere Год назад

You know, if I had his Life Journey as a hero at 28, POTUS, then Habitat for Humanity entering old age; if I start telling people this, they'll surely ask if I'm George Santos. ;⁠-⁠). What I'm saying is Jimmy Carter is truly hard to come by.

@blueocean-me1ns Год назад

Remember when he fell and had all those bruises? he got right back up and continued to build houses for the poor what an amazing man.

@peaceloveharmony7213 Год назад

Thru the Carter Center he also tried to eradicate diseases. He specifically took on malaria in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. He did work in Ethiopia too. I’ve gotta refresh my memory, it’s been a while.

@MossyMozart Год назад

@@peaceloveharmony7213 - The Carter Center also monitored elections in some dangerous places, President Carter included.

@kcuzz4091 Год назад

A well deserved honor for President Carter.

@averagejane6362 Год назад

We want you back on your show more than 1 day a week. I miss your style of reporting.

@marshallbowen8693 Год назад

I remember touring the reactor at Chalk River in the late sixties and we were shown how they shielded the floor under the base of the reactor by pouring several feet of concrete onto it. We were also told that US Navy personnel cleaned up the site. The re-built reactor served for many years and not only was part of a research lab but also supplied a large proportion of the world’s medical isotopes. The US Navy personnel were not identified at that time and it wasn’t until President Carter was elected that we learned about his role.

@ninemoonplanet Год назад

I'm 🇨🇦 Canadian and didn't know about the Chalk River Nuclear Station meltdown situation and Jimmy Carter's role in planning, organizing the dismantling. Thank YOU Jimmy Carter.🇨🇦❤️🌹 You probably won't know how many lives you saved.

@janiekcarney5482 Год назад

Thank you for telling this. I didn’t know this. I was born in 1950.

@Pamela-dj2mx Год назад

Thanks Rachel......SOOOOO Interesting and reassuring that greatness exist

@jimbarber6368 Год назад

Thanks, Rachel, for this appreciation.

@CuriousCatAtHome Год назад

Incredible story!

@DavidKerley Год назад

Such a remarkable man, unappreciated and for the most part unacknowledged. Praying for an easy transition and for his family.

@garyhouse4432 Год назад

THE REAL HEROES ARE THE QUIET ONES WHO DO AND GIVE OF THEMSELVES IN TIMES OF CRISIS. I SERVED UNDER PRESIDENT CARTER IN THE US NAVY.

@ellenlovesmusic1 Год назад

What a lovely man and tribute. Thanks Rach, you really brought to light his lifelong service! Wow.

@ricladouceur6202 Год назад

I am Canadian and didn't know this story. Thank you President Carter and thank you United States.

@equalityforall8418 Год назад

This is absolutely fascinating. Mind boggling. Incredible! President Carter is such a humble, intelligent, courageous, and loving man. He always clung to his faith and never failed to walk away from it. I so admire him for that. God bless you President Carter.

@sebell69 Год назад

very under appreciated president and human being for over 30 yrs building houses for habitat for hummanity (BUILDING with his OWN hands as a CARPENTER) NOT just standing there looking pretty! For all its worth Thank you Mr Carter for your service to the USA and the world!

@sharons5714 Год назад

I don’t have the words to say how much respect I have for this man.

@t.h.8475 Год назад

I hated that the press treated him like he was stupid.

@annhaynesparker Год назад

What a wonderful tribute. Thanks so much.

@doreenfogarty2664 Год назад

Bless him and his family! ❤️

@randibgood Год назад

He is such an exceptional human being. The Carters have truly lived their faith every day of their lives. He is the example that anyone of any faith should hope to replicate in their own lives. He will be sorely missed. It breaks me every time I watch a video about him. So much respect for wonderfully warm, sensitive, intelligent, articulate, caring, humble, remarkably giving, selfless man.

@Rhaspun Год назад

We can hope that some younger people have been inspired by what Jimmy Carter did with his life and is using it as an example to follow.

@randibgood Год назад

@@Rhaspun We've always got hope!

@abchaplin Год назад

I have lived in the Ottawa Valley, downstream of the NRX and NRU reactors, for much of my life. I read of Jimmy Carter's involvement in the operation to clean up Chalk River's NRX in Ottawa newspapers soon after his nomination as the candidate of the Democratic Party in 1976, At the time, my reaction to the story was "Wow!" It still is. Around these parts, people my age have been aware of his contribution for decades, and we are grateful for it. Not only did Canada need expert help from the U.S., the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Navy had an interest in learning how best to deal with such incidents. Jimmy Carter's after-action report was useful in the development of contingency plans in both countries.

@jeffreymarra231 Год назад

Thank you for sharing this story, Rachel. This was all new to me.. glad I learned about it from you!

@rievans57 Год назад

This story made me feel good!

@mauricemitchell4053 Год назад

A true American patriot and hero…embodies some of the best qualities of our species.

@dramoth64 Год назад

Jimmy Carter, a caring and compassionate man... with massive titanium balls.

@mytwocents848 Год назад

Thank you, Rachel, for that piece of history I had never heard. He has always been a humble man and no one ever knew what he did. We are lucky to have another president like him now. The most effective and caring people are often the quietist and the most humble.

@wordsmithgmxch Год назад

Thank you, Rachel. Real heroism shuns the light of day 'cos it just doesn't care. We need people like you to go in, root it out, show us what we're made of -- what we should be made of -- maybe what we can make of ourselves.

@davidcarr7436 Год назад

President Carter and his wife Rosalyn visited my hometown of Winnipeg on several occasions, helping out on several Habitat For Humanity builds here. He's probably not the best president the US has had, but he's definitely a decent caring man who lives his faith and works to make the world a better place. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith."

@Longtack55 Год назад

Who said "Only suckers and losers join the military"? Donald John Trump. I shall always think of Jimmy Carter with my utmost respect because I like Presidents who serve their country selflessly.

@patkennedy2620 Год назад

Well said Sir 👍

@Longtack55 Год назад

@@patkennedy2620 Kiaora mate.

@johnstirling6597 Год назад

@@Longtack55 Ko ia tino aroha.

@troubledsole9104 Год назад

Carter understands the concept of serving through leadership as opposed to those who just want power.

@janinecox256 Год назад

That’s because Trump’s father pulled a lot of strings to help his first born son avoid the draft!

@sharondavid-melly1498 Год назад

Incredible, fearless, Jimmy Carter. He seems to always be selfless.💕

@angelsalvaje Год назад

Jimmy Carter is, and has always been, a hero•¡!°

@glennadamson9576 Год назад

Just goes to show the courage of this man, not afraid of being in harms way, trying to do the right thing for the benefit of others, and not seeking glory for his duties.

@blueknight07 Год назад

President Carter is an absolute legend!

@mikejones5364 Год назад

Legend as the worst President ever.

@jimbarber6368 Год назад

@@mikejones5364 So right wing propaganda would have you believe. He was viciously maligned from the start for supporting a goal of replacing fossil fuels with renewables. (the original sin) And he supported ethics reform in gov't. Bad timing for other stuff was out of his control.

@mikejones5364 Год назад

@@jimbarber6368 He suxed as a President.

@jimbarber6368 Год назад

@@mikejones5364 It must be painful for you to read all these positive comments. You're outnumbered!!

@mikejones5364 Год назад

@@jimbarber6368 I lived thru it, I know what I am talking about. You don't see anyone saying he was a good President.

@deedee3568 Год назад

Oh, Rachel, you are the absolute best. x

@jasondrummond9451 Год назад

Canadians are still grateful.

@user-iz3gv5vo6b Год назад

I've been commenting in every video on how President Carter was a true hero. In Canada, we are forever grateful for the bravery and sacrifice of this great man and his naval team!

@user-tz6jp7pq7y Год назад

He has a solid background

@lilajim Год назад

Jimmy Carter -- A very heroic and a very special human being! And so soft spoken and modest.

@patcomerford5596 Год назад

May President Carter know only joy as he takes his last journey to meet his maker.

@patriciafeeley7997 Год назад

This was an important story to tell, as President Carter was maligned as a micro manager even determining who had court time on the White House tennis courts. Perhaps micro managing was not a good trait for a President , but it clearly was an exceptional trait in the nascent nuclear navy and for our brothers and sisters in Canada. Exceptional human being , a man of service . I hope his passage is sweet. Thank you for telling this story.