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 !!
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.
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.
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!!
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. ✌🏼
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. 🇨🇦🌹
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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!
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.
@@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.
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...
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
🇨🇦 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.
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
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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...
@@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.)
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...🇺🇸
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
God bless President Carter❤ I’m Canadian and full blooded Ukrainian descent from the province of Ontario and never knew this amazing critical component of my history. I’ve always liked President Carter and admired his loving relationship with Mrs. Rosalynn Carter she is and always was very beautiful. I mean she started a charity to bring awareness and support for mental health back when it was taboo! The Carter family are role models of the patriotism and bravery that is truly American. They love thy Neigbour as thyself. Thank you America 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦
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.
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.
Truly a brave, intelligent and courageous man with a kind heart. I am glad his contributions are currently being celebrated. I hope Canada will remember and honour his phenomenal bravery and service in helping them with the reactor.
They always said on my planet that Mr. Carter is one of the greatest ones and a man with compassion and a good heart is a better man, just look at all his accomplishments around the 70's and after his presidency. What a shame we don't have more politicians like him.
@@presentfuture7563I didn't know that on UA-cam were so many people with no sense of humor. My planet is located in Rio Vista Fort. Lauderdale FL. and for more than 55 years I have lived here, a very nice place not many stupid or uneducated people around here. You should try to live around here on my Ft. Lauderdale planet since there are several houses for sale with access to the sea, if you can afford it.
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.
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!
@@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...
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!
What an amazing man. A lifetime of service to humanity.
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 !!
A true Christian. Not like this rightwing church grifters.
@@jamesrobinson4703 - He came to my town, too, and swung a hammer for Habitat for Humanity.
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This man has served this country all his life. He has earned his peace eternally. ✌
You have done your Good & Great Mamma & Wife
proud, President Carter. You have never let up!
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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.
Indeed. It will be a sad day the day he passes.
Not only his country but he served all humanity very well what a great man
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.
Habitat for Humanity.
actually building it not just holding a hammer for the cameras. you get a Warrick Dunn because of men like President Jimmy Carter.
He is still a vocal supporter of Habitat even though he can no longer help build homes.
He was hands on in building the humanity homes into his nineties. He was a quite speaker but a relentless doer.
He helped build 175 houses through Habitat for Humanity. One was in Harlem. What an amazing man.
Once brave, always brave....Jimmy Carter.
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President Jimmy Carter .. a rare Statesman and a real honest to God humanitarian ...
Agreed!
Hear, Hear.
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!!
@@TD-np6zeHe doesn't have dementia.
@@randibgood Oh, maybe my early dementia somehow mixed up with Bruce Willis - who I think was diagnosed with it?
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. ✌🏼
But Reagan filmed with a monkey! And did tax cuts for the rich
HISTORY OH LORD must make sure not in a book
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In real time, he took a beating with the public. You don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone-human nature.
And the most decent human being who ever held that office. OK, maybe Lincoln tied with him.
Jimmy Carter really has led a series of incredible lives.
Jimmy Carter deserves a great deal of thanks by his fellow Americans! God Bless You Mr. Carter!
Worst economic times ever.. figures he’s your hero.. lol. What happened don’t you love Bidens HAIR TRANSPLANTS??
Gary is terrified of President Trump.. read his deranged posts as he bullies tactically.. poor widdle grooming clown.. 😢
This man is a True Humanitarian Hero!🇺🇸🎩🇺🇸
What A Fellow. God Bless Jimmy Carter.
Intelligence and integrity. A well lived life.
As a resident of Ontario, who was 3 at the time, Thank you, Mr. Carter, and God bless.
🇨🇦 agreed. Thank you Sir.
Jimmy Carter, a great human being.
Jimmy Carter is a real hero.
Jimmy Carter - hero and living saint - wish there were more like him.
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.
You said it.
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. 🇨🇦🌹
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.
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.
I still have my first Georgia driver's license issued in 1973, because it has Carter's signature.
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!
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.
I remember as well feeling the same
He did what he had to do under the uniform, a true patriot.
He is the only President to not order a bomb dropped in the 20th Century I believe.
@@ethanweeter2732 Nor was any other weapon used during his presidency.
@@stephendavidbailey2743 I WAS THERE AND YOU ARE RIGHT.
@@garyhouse4432 Jimmy Carter was/is extremely proud of that.
Thank you Rachel ! Thank you jimmy Carter!
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.
With your standards it's going to exclude a lot of politicians.
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.
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.
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.
And that's why the Republican Party didn't like him is for the people
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.
@@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.
In the traditional Navy hymn, "Wishing you a Happy Voyage Home Sir!" From our Navy family! ⚓⛵🌅⛵⚓💙💙💙💙🌲🌄🌲🇩🇪🇨🇭🇺🇲We LOVE you Jimmy! 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
i never knew this about him, god bless him,
He is my hero even more now I ❤ him so much everyone should watch the true story Argo about the hostages
Good and accurate movie.
President Jimmy Carter ,one extraordinary humanitarian and one amazing gentleman !
A life of Service. Jimmy Carter will be remembered forever.
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.
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.
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.
@@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.
I love this man!! He is a man of integrity 👏🏾 🙌 ❤️
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.
Carter didn't even take a limo to the Inauguration.. he walked.. he said the president is a servant: not a king
I Agree with you 100%
I think and feel the same way
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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!
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.
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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.
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...
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
🇨🇦 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.
A life well lived. Wishing him great peace.🙏
What an amazing Man wow. Thank you Sr.
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
Just simply "honorable!" "Blessed is the Peacemaker!"
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.
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.
He put the USA thru 4 years of pain, He was an horrible President.
@@mikejones5364 You are correct sir!
@@mikejones5364 wow what happened under his presidency? Serious question!
@@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.
@@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.
Thanks, Rachel, for this appreciation.
I have never heard this story one of the best people ever
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.
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.
It was kept secret
I've always had better respect for him.
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...
@@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.)
An incredible life and career this man has had. He is among the most sincere and well-intentioned presidents in our history.
He was a horrible President.
@@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.
@@mikejones5364Well intentioned, he did not say great.
@@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
@@mikejones5364 Cry Maga Tears...
Thank you Rachel. This was a little known story with a huge impact.
I've always held President Jimmy Carter in esteem. Being from Ontario Canada, this amazing story told by Rachel has touched me deeply.
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
A good and decent man. We can all learn something about how to be human from this man.
Oh MY! Thank You President Carter for being an American president with REAL integrity! You stand among those who truly helped the American people!
As a Canadian, I am humbled and grateful for learning this.
Thank you Rachel for sharing that part of Jimmy Carter’s life and bravery.
Thanks to Jimmy Carter and his wife hundreds of families have homes Habitat for Humanity
Imagine what a wonderful world we would live in, if we followed his example. You're an inspiration!! Thank President Carter!! Happy birthday Sir.
A true humanitarian throughout his entire life. An angel on earth, he is. ✌🏼💙
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.
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.
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.
@@peaceloveharmony7213 - The Carter Center also monitored elections in some dangerous places, President Carter included.
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.
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.
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.
One of my heroes. I am proud to say that my sons are very familiar with Carter's ethics and humanity. Very proud. Carter Hall...perfect.
Such a remarkable man, unappreciated and for the most part unacknowledged. Praying for an easy transition and for his family.
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.
President Carter is a great man. Always will be. 🇺🇸
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...🇺🇸
Jimmy Carter...An amazing Man, a Compassionate Human Being, and a Great American!
Incredible story!
This story made me feel good!
I'm Canadian and this is my first time hearing about this event. Thank you President Carter.
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.
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.
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.
@@Rhaspun We've always got hope!
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.
Don't forget the Camp David accords. Don't forget the Peace Process. Bless you Jimmy. Thanks
A well deserved honor for President Carter.
What a wonderful tribute. Thanks so much.
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.
Thanks Rachel......SOOOOO Interesting and reassuring that greatness exist
I don’t have the words to say how much respect I have for this man.
Thank you for telling this. I didn’t know this. I was born in 1950.
What a lovely man and tribute. Thanks Rach, you really brought to light his lifelong service! Wow.
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.
Jimmy Carter -- A very heroic and a very special human being! And so soft spoken and modest.
Possibly the best person EVER to be President of the USA! hands DOWN!
Incredible, fearless, Jimmy Carter. He seems to always be selfless.💕
After his Presidency James (Jimmy) Earl Carter went to work on habitat for humanity and was still pounding nails into his 90's!
God bless President Carter❤ I’m Canadian and full blooded Ukrainian descent from the province of Ontario and never knew this amazing critical component of my history. I’ve always liked President Carter and admired his loving relationship with Mrs. Rosalynn Carter she is and always was very beautiful. I mean she started a charity to bring awareness and support for mental health back when it was taboo! The Carter family are role models of the patriotism and bravery that is truly American. They love thy Neigbour as thyself. Thank you America 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇺🇦
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.
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.
Truly a brave, intelligent and courageous man with a kind heart. I am glad his contributions are currently being celebrated. I hope Canada will remember and honour his phenomenal bravery and service in helping them with the reactor.
Bless him and his family! ❤️
They always said on my planet that Mr. Carter is one of the greatest ones and a man with compassion and a good heart is a better man, just look at all his accomplishments around the 70's and after his presidency. What a shame we don't have more politicians like him.
worst president jimmy carter was a joke ,ronald raygun had to clean up his mess
If all of Gov was full of his kind, oh what a wonderful world it would be.
Wait, what planet are you from? 🤔
@@presentfuture7563I didn't know that on UA-cam were so many people with no sense of humor. My planet is located in Rio Vista Fort. Lauderdale FL. and for more than 55 years I have lived here, a very nice place not many stupid or uneducated people around here. You should try to live around here on my Ft. Lauderdale planet since there are several houses for sale with access to the sea, if you can afford it.
@@presentfuture7563 jimmy carter the 2nd worst president in history ,joe lying biden is the worst
Jimmy; A dedicated Hero for Humanity!!!...
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.
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!
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.
Did you put "that person" right on that? 🤔
@@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...
@@marianneleth4957 good thinking! 👍
@@marianneleth4957 Scump word salad.
Thank you President Carter for your lifelong commitment and service to humanity. My heartfelt prayers for your family and friends.
President Carter was so humble. He didn’t brag on himself.
Oh, Rachel, you are the absolute best. x
An amazing human! I am so thankful that he has lived his long. He is a hero of humanity, and I will try everyday to give more than I take.
I am Canadian and didn't know this story. Thank you President Carter and thank you United States.
Wonderful heroic story about a great man...💕💕💕
Thank you for your service President Carter.
Wow!!!
Thanks, President Carter, for saving lives and preventing a major disaster.
In these days of shameful examples of behavior in and after holding public office…the contrast is pretty stark.
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!
Thank you for sharing this story, Rachel. This was all new to me.. glad I learned about it from you!
What a story! What a human being! A life of service! Thank you, President Carter!