A picture of a young Jimmy Carter in his naval uniform

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   Meanwhile in Canada (meanwhileincanada@ohai.social)'s status on Wednesday, 02-Oct-2024 00:36:52 JST Meanwhile in Canada

   Jimmy Carter turns 100 today. He is proof that decency and goodness can exist in public service.

   Did you know that Jimmy Carter heroically saved Canada from a nuclear meltdown when he was a naval officer?

   It's true!

   The world’s first nuclear reactor meltdown occurred in the Ottawa Valley — and a young U.S. naval officer was brought in to contain the disaster — 72 years ago.

   Leading a team of two dozen men, 28-year old Lieutenant Carter had himself lowered into the damaged reactor.