James Earl Carter was President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He will be remembered here for his part in decriminalizing and fostering the private brewing of beer and wine in the United States. It may very well be his finest domestic achievement as President, and it was definitely a solid boon for the Republic.
I am not joking. Unless you have experienced it for yourself, it is difficult to comprehend just how bad American domestic beer got after Prohibition wiped out all the local breweries. I have spent my adult life watching craft beer get ever better in this country, and it all stems from the restored ability of Americans to actually learn how to brew properly. So, say whatever else you might like about the man, but in this at least President Carter did his duty.
My prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones.
Out of date now, but informative for the period it covers
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2991596-beer-blast
Also, give credit where it is due. It was entirely Billy – obviously the beer fan in the family – who was responsible for getting that done.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NRX#Accident
I can respect Carter’s courage, but his executive abilities were abysmal.
As a non-fan of beer .. yes, yes, I know, cast out the heretic or whatever .. I’ll mention Chalk River when I need to say something nice.
Mew