Miniature Collector's Figurine President Jimmy Carter

• Hand painted
• Miniature: ~ 2 1/2 inches tall
• Cast metal
• Not a toy. Not recommended under 14 years old
• This is a clearance item and not eligible for discounts

• Product Description

• James Earl Carter graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1946. When the nuclear-powered submarines came on-line, Carter was anxious to join the program and served duty with the Naval Reactors Branch. On December 12, 1952, an accident with the NRX reactor at Canada’s Chalk River Laboratories caused a partial meltdown, ruining the reactor’s core. Carter was ordered to lead a U.S. maintenance crew to assist in the reactor’s shutdown. To limit exposure to radioactivity, each team member donned protective gear and was lowered individually into the reactor for 90 seconds at a time until shutdown was complete. The Seawolf-class submarine Jimmy Carter (SSN-23) is named for the 39th president.
  
  This hand painted figurine is a true collector's gem.

Since George Washington took the mantle as our first President in 1789, a total of 45 men have served in 47 presidencies. Alongside the President, a total of 49 men and 1 woman have served as the Vice President.

The President of the United States directs the executive branch and is commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces. While the power of the President has ebbed and flowed over the years, the President holds significant domestic and international power today.

The current President of the United States is Donald J. Trump, serving his non-consecutive second term in office; JD Vance is the current Vice President.

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