Hi All,
Correct me if I am wrong but I believe President Carter was the only
President to be an engineer. I recall him as having a degree in nuclear
engineering? True? He is also a great humanitarian.
Here's a quote from the "World's Finest Navy" site:
When Admiral Hyman G. Rickover (then captain) started his program to
create nuclear powered submarines, Carter wanted to join the program
and was interviewed by Rickover. On 1 June 1952, Carter was promoted
to Lieutenant. Selected by Rickover, Carter was detached on 16 October
1952 from K-1 for duty with the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission,
Division of Reactor Development in Schenectady, New York. From 3
November 1952 to 1 March 1953, he served on temporary duty with the
Naval Rersearch Branch, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, Washington D.C.
to assist "in the design and development of nuclear propulsion plants
for naval vessels."
From 1 March to 8 October, Carter was preparing to become the
engineering officer for the nuclear power plant to be placed in USS
Seawolf (SSN 575), one of the first submarines to operate on atomic
power. He assisted in setting up and training for the enlisted men who
would serve on Seawolf. During this time his father became very sick
and died in July 1953. After his father's death, Carter resigned from
the Navy to return to Georgia to manage the family interests. On 7
December 1961, he transferred to the retired reserve with the rank of
Lieutenant at his own request.
As for being a humanitarian, I agree with you. He personifies his
Christianity in a manner that many who claim to be followers of Christ
would do well to emulate. However, he was not an effective leader as
president, had a LOT of trouble and little success getting his
policies through the Congress.
The "Carter Doctrine", which essentially defines the Middle East as
an area of strategic importance to the United States, has been
subsequently used to justify various military actions in the region.
Interestingly, I remember the wide perception of Mr. Carter as weak
while he was president because he seemed reluctant to utilize the
demoralized U.S. military (which was still reeling from Vietnam) as an
instrument of policy. The failed hostage rescue in Iran underscored
the perception of military impotence that led one of Iran's diplomats
to characterize America as a "paper tiger". (I wonder if the Iranian
leadership would say that now.)
When Mr. Reagan came to office, the HUGE increase in "defense"
spending squandered the opportunity to make good on progress Mr.
Carter began in directing the nation away from its addiction to
foreign energy supplies. We would be in much better shape now if Mr.
Carter's energy policies had not been discarded by a president whose
idea of conservation was "shivering in the dark."
robert luis rabello
"The Edge of Justice"
Adventure for Your Mind
http://www.authorhouse.com/BookStore/ItemDetail.aspx?bookid=9782>
Ranger Supercharger Project Page
http://www.members.shaw.ca/rabello/
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