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I sit down with Eddie Janek, one of the few living WWII veterans. At just 17 years old and barely 5 feet tall, Eddie stormed the beaches of Peleliu as a beachmaster, later he witnessed atomic bomb tests from just miles away, after that he served again in the Korean War. But his story doesn’t stop with the military, he came home to coach baseball for decades, serve as a county commissioner, and raise a family rooted in service and community. Support the show Galveston Unscripted Digital...

Lucy Parker Shaw was an early American settler who played a notable role in the development of Galveston, Texas, during the Republic of Texas era. Born in Eastport, Maine, she was the daughter of Jonathan Weston, a prominent local figure. In December 1838, Lucy, her husband Joshua Clark Shaw, and their two-year-old child relocated to Galveston, joining a group of fellow New Englanders seeking new opportunities in the burgeoning republic. James Valentino is the author of From Maine to Galvest...

Ed's New Book: Decisions of the Galveston Campaigns The Twenty-One Critical Decisions That Defined the Operations: https://utpress.org/title/decisions-of-the-galveston-campaigns/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/V00bBPQJcLE Exploring with Ed around the Strand: https://youtu.be/gUqIEIl9UUg The Battle of Galveston With Ed Cotham: https://youtu.be/H7vg0FeYS68 Ed Cotham's Books: https://www.edcotham.com/ Mr. Ed Cotham retired in 2023 as the Chief Investment Officer of the Terry Foundation,...

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAztqlphMdE Texian Navy Day 2024 https://www.texasnavy.org/event-5812705 I sit down with the President of the Texas Navy Association, Scott Powell & discuss a few aspects to the Texas Navy Association. Scott is a commissioned Admiral in the Texas Navy, only made possible by the Governor of Texas. Today, the Texas Navy exists primarily as a symbol of historical pride and maritime heritage rather than a functioning mili...

Watch with subtitles on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-NqYMZiQ2Ww Ever wondered how hurricanes have shaped the Texas Gulf Coast and our modern-day preparedness strategies? Join us as we sit down with the legendary Dr. Hal Needham, aka Hurricane Hal, and uncover the fierce history of storms from the catastrophic 1900 Galveston hurricane to modern-day challenges. You'll gain insights into how technological advancements, such as Dan Rather's pioneering coverage during Hurricane Carla, have re...