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Since Jimmy Carter's background was as a peanut farmer would you say he had the most humble or least impressive background of all presidents?

Jimmy Carter graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was a nuclear engineer who was selected by Admiral Hyman Rickover to eventually serve on some of the first nuclear submarines in the United States Navy. Carter's father died before the future President could begin serving on the nuclear submarine fleet, so Carter felt obligated to return to Georgia to take over the family's peanut farm. Carter's decision to return home to Plains in order to run the family business was made very, very reluctantly, and he has said that it caused the most significant tension he and his wife Rosalynn ever faced in their marriage. Had Carter remained in the Navy, he very likely would have become a high-ranking naval officer and probably would have ended up commanding one of the nuclear submarines. If Carter had only been a peanut farmer, he certainly would have had one of the most humble backgrounds of the Presidents, but graduating from Annapolis and training in nuclear engineering gave him a pretty remarkable resume prior to running for office.

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eretzyisrael · 2 years

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“I didn’t know what an extraordinarily complicated, pugnacious and brilliant guy he was, and how much his career was marked by one controversy, one battle, after another,” Wortman told The Times of Israel. “That really was the compelling story to tell.”

Part of the Jewish Lives series from Yale University Press, the book centers on a son of the shtetl who returned to Poland decades later, during a Cold War visit to the Soviet Union with then-vice president Richard Nixon. Later, Rickover became a White House confidant of president Jimmy Carter, who had served in the admiral’s nuclear navy. Carter said that no other man except for his father had such an influence in his life.

Known as the father of the nuclear Navy, Rickover built his influence through groundbreaking achievements related to nuclear power, including the debut of the Nautilus in 1954.

“He had the force of personality to get it done,” Wortman said, calling the Nautilus “an unbelievable achievement, an achievement that president Jimmy Carter said made him the greatest engineer ever to live.”

Rickover’s decorated career began during the administration of Woodrow Wilson and lasted into the Reagan years, from World War I to the Cold War, making him the longest-serving active-duty officer in American military history.

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nicklloydnow · 19 days

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“The Navy and the Army looked at nuclear power in fundamentally different ways. The Army, as indicated by its plans for nuclear tanks and locomotives, believed that nuclear power was just a wonderful new form of energy, a natural step in the same evolution that gave rise to coal-fired boilers and diesel engines. They treated their reactors and their nuclear-trained personnel accordingly. They were special, perhaps even elite, but they were not fundamentally different.

Rickover saw nuclear power as "something new under the sun," as Lewis Strauss said during the christening of the Nautilus. The admiral therefore created a program, a ship, and a corps of leaders who were also fundamentally different. While Rickover was a supremely skilled propagandist for himself and for the nuclear Navy, he was no spokesman for the concept of nuclear power as a panacea. After the Nautilus visited New York Harbor in August 1958, he quietly banned nuclear vessels from visiting large cities, a ban that lasted for decades. Despite the perfect safety record of his ships, he thought it too risky. He often spoke publicly about nuclear power as a necessary evil, something that required caretakers of extraordinary diligence and dedication. In a chance meeting on a train in 1954, the first chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, David Lilienthal, suggested to Rickover that the utopian optimism swirling around nuclear power was unwarranted. Lilienthal recalled Rickover's reaction: "To my surprise, instead of rearing back and letting me have it—as I expected and almost counted on—his little face grew very sad. He couldn't agree with me more; why do people say things that don't make sense, and mislead people?" The Father of the Nuclear Navy summed up his mixed feelings about nuclear power again, shortly before the completion of the civilian nuclear power plant at Shippingport: "The whole reactor game hangs on a much more slender thread than most people are aware. There are a lot of things that can go wrong and it requires eternal vigilance."

The Army, in contrast, seemed to have accepted wholeheartedly that nuclear power was a benevolent, powerful ally to the American dream, dangerous in the same way automobiles were dangerous at the speeds they could attain on Eisenhower's new interstate highways: it was an entirely acceptable risk more than compensated for by the benefits of the new technology.” (p. 113, 114)

“Rickover's testimony took a curious turn when Senator Proxmire asked him about the long-term prospects for civilian nuclear energy. Rickover responded by explaining how nuclear power created radiation, something that had had to be reduced millions of years ago on Earth to allow life even to exist. To create radiation, Rickover concluded, was in some ways to go against nature. While Rickover had long been recognized as the nation's nuclear patriarch, those closest to him often discerned this ambivalence about nuclear energy. He had always seen nuclear power as something worthwhile only if the survival of the nation depended upon it, and, even under those circumstances, something that required diligence of religious intensity. These feelings came out in his final congressional testimony, and it startled many in the room, even those like Senator Proxmire who were accustomed to Rickover's trademark churlishness.

Admiral Rickover: I do not believe that nuclear power is worth it, if it creates radiation. Then you might ask me, why do I have nuclear powered ships? That's a necessary evil. I would sink them all. Have I given you an answer to your question?

Senator Proxmire: You've certainly given me a surprising answer. I didn't expect it and it's very logical.

Admiral Rickover: Why wouldn't you expect it?

Senator Proxmire: Well, I hadn't felt that somebody who's been as close to nuclear power as you have and who's been so expert in it and advanced it so greatly would point out that, as you say, it destroys life.

Admiral Rickover: I'm not proud...

Senator Proxmire: Without eliminating it or reducing it many, many years ago, we couldn't have had life on earth. It's fascinating.

Admiral Rickover: I'm not proud of the part I've played in it. I did it because it was necessary for the safety of this country. That's why I'm such a great exponent of stopping this whole nonsense of war.” (p. 217, 218)

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spacelazarwolf · 5 months

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black lives matter slogan and movement - alicia garza

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jewishbookworld · 2 years

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The 75 books posted on JewishBookWorld.org in August 2022

Here is the list of the 75 books that I posted on JewishBookWorld.org in August 2022. The image contains some of the covers. The bold links take you to the book’s page on Amazon; the “on this site” links to the book’s page on this site. #antisemitism: Coming of Age during the Resurgence of Hate by Samantha A. Vinokor-Meinrath (on this site) Admiral Hyman Rickover: Engineer of Power by Marc…

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brookstonalmanac · 4 months

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Birthdays 1.27

Beer Birthdays

Henry Hubach (1843)

Kaiser Wilhelm II; German emperor (1888)

Peter Kruger (1970)

Logan Plant (1979)

Five Favorite Birthdays

Lewis Carroll; writer (1832)

Bridget Fonda; actor (1964)

Frank Miller; comic artist, writer (1957)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; composer (1756)

Mordecai Richler; Canadian writer (1931)

Famous Birthdays

Mikhail Baryshnikov; dancer (1948)

Bobby "Blue" Bland; singer (1930)

Cris Collinsworth; Cincinnati Bengels WR, broadcaster (1959)

Joyce Compton; actor (1907)

James Cromwell; actor (1940)

Alan Cumming; actor (1965)

Troy Donahue; actor (1936)

Samuel Foote; English writer, actor (1720)

Samuel Gompers; labor activist (1850)

William Randolph Hearst; publisher (1908)

Skitch Henderson; bandleader (1918)

Lil Jon; rapper (1971)

Jerome Kern; composer (1885)

Nick Mason; rock musician (1944)

Dmitri Mendeleev; chemist, discovered periodic table of elements (1834)

Keith Olbermann; television broadcaster (1959)

Patton Oswalt; comedian (1969)

Samuel Palmer; artist (1805)

Donna Reed; actor (1921)

Hyman G. Rickover; navy admiral (1900)

Mimi Rogers; actor (1956)

Sabu; actor (1924)

David Seville; Alvin & The Chipmunks creator (1919)

Samuel C.C. Ting; physicist (1936)

Kate Wolff; folk singer (1942)

Steve Wynn; businessman, casino/hotel owner (1942)

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greatmindquotes · 1 year

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Good ideas are not adopted automatically. They must be driven into practice with courageous patience. - Hyman Rickover

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rabbitcruiser · 1 year

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The battleship USS Maine exploded and sank in Havana harbor in Cuba, killing 274, on February 15, 1898. This event leads the United States to declare war on Spain.

Remember the Maine Day

Today we remember the Maine, the American battleship that blew up on today's date in 1898 while anchored in Havana Harbor. Commanded by Captain Charles G. Sigsbee, it was one of the first American battleships, cost more than $2 million to build, and weighed more than 6,000 tons. Ostensibly, its mission in the harbor was friendly, but its real purpose was to protect American lives and property. Cuba was in the midst of rebelling from Spain, and as Cuba sought its independence, it was believed that a full-blown war could break out at any time. The United States had also long had its eye on Cuba, hoping to expand its influence there and in the region.

About 350 crew members were aboard the ship on that fateful Tuesday evening. Shortly after 9 p.m., the ship's bugler, C.H. Newton, blew taps. Around 9:40 p.m., an explosion rocked the boat. A second, massive explosion followed, and broke apart the bow, throwing debris over 200 feet into the air. The ship quickly sank, and approximately 266 of the ship's crew perished.

The American press immediately started pointing to an external explosion—either by a mine or torpedo—at the hands of Spain as the cause of the ship's demise. In March, the U.S. Naval Court of Inquiry determined that a mine had caused the explosion, but they didn't directly blame Spain for it. Although there wasn't enough evidence to prove that Spain blew up the ship, the American public and members of Congress ignored this, and put blame on them, and then called for war. "Remember the Maine" became the war cry.

On April 25, 1898, the United States formally declared war against Spain. By August, the United States was victorious and an armistice was signed. The war officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898. Spain relinquished the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam to the United States. Cuba soon gained independence, but the United States maintained a powerful influence there.

Ultimately, the cause of the explosion of the Maine is still inconclusive. Some still believe Spain was to blame. In 1976, Adm. Hyman Rickover of the U.S. Navy began an investigation into the cause. The results showed that the explosion came from within the ship, likely from a coal bunker fire. Most people agree with this assessment.

Various locations hold events for the day. A service is held at the Battleship Maine Monument in Davenport Park in Bangor, Maine, where the shield and scrolls recovered from the shop are located. Beginning in 2011, a group started holding an "all-day patriotic pub crawl through historic Boston" where participants attempt "to drink at least 266 beverages as a festive commemoration of the 266 brave men who died on the USS Maine on February 15, 1898, in Havana Harbor as a result of Spanish treachery." Patriotic costumes are worn, and those who don't know the story of the Maine are educated and encouraged to join in on the festivities. New York has also participated in some years, and organizers have also allowed virtual participation, so those who don't live in those cities can still take part in a drink-filled remembering of the Maine.

How to Observe Remember the Maine Day

Here are a few ideas on how to remember the Maine:

Attend the ceremony held at the Battleship Maine Monument in Bangor, Maine. Veterans organize the event, but anyone can attend.

Visit the USS Maine National Monument in New York City or the USS Maine Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery.

Visit the Monument to Victims of the Maine in Havana, Cuba.

Attend the Remember the Maine Day patriotic pub crawl in Boston. The pub crawl has also taken place in New York City. According to the event's Facebook page, 2020 is the last year it is being held. In the past, those who can't make it to Boston have been encouraged to celebrate virtually. If you can't get to Boston, or if the event is no longer being held, you could also hold your own Remember the Maine patriotic pub crawl in your community. Dress up in patriotic garb and hit the town!

View photos of and related to the Maine.

Watch a documentary about the Spanish-American War, such as Crucible of Empire: The Spanish-American War or The Spanish American War: First Intervention.

Read a book about the Maine.

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amagard · 1 year

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What it takes to do a job will not be learned from management courses. It is principally a matter of experience, the proper attitude, and common sense — none of which can be taught in a classroom … Human experience shows that people, not organizations or management systems, get things done.

~ Hyman G. Rickover ~

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monriatitans · 1 year

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STUPIDITY QUOTE 3 OF 3 Friday, January 13, 2023

"Optimism and stupidity are nearly synonymous." - Hyman G. Rickover

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olumsuzsozler · 4 months

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Daima sorgulayıcı olun. Cehalet mutluluk değildir. Hyman Rickover

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cavenewstimes · 7 months

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Meet the Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine

Read More Military Times The Navy’s newest fast-attack submarine, Hyman G. Rickover, officially joined the fleet Saturday during a ceremony at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. It is the second boat to be named after the late Adm. Rickover, regarded as the father of the nuclear Navy who developed the world’s first nuclear-powered sub, Nautilus, that went to sea in 1955,…

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smartencyclopedia · 8 months

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defensenow · 8 months

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USS Hyman G Rickover (SSN 795) Commissioning | US Navy's Newest Virginia...

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jewishbookworld · 2 years

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Admiral Hyman Rickover: Engineer of Power by Marc Wortman

Known as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy,” Admiral Hyman George Rickover (1899–1986) remains an almost mythical figure in the United States Navy. A brilliant engineer with a ferocious will and combative personality, he oversaw the invention of the world’s first practical nuclear power reactor. As important as the transition from sail to steam, his development of nuclear-propelled submarines and…

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#Hyman Rickover #Jewish Book Council #Marc Wortman #Yale University Press

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georgemcginn · 8 months

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Navy to Commission Submarine Hyman G. Rickover

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy to Commission Submarine Hyman G. Rickover Oct. 13, 2023 The Navy will commission the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), during a 10 a.m. EST ceremony Saturday, Oct. 14, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will deliver the principal address.…

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