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.

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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 Galveston: The Life and Letters of Lucy Parker Shaw, a book that compiles and contextualizes the personal letters of Lucy Parker Shaw, an early settler in Galveston, Texas. While specific details about Valentino's personal background or any familial connection to Lucy Parker Shaw are not readily available, his work indicates a scholarly interest in early American history, particularly the experiences of settlers during the Republic of Texas era. His compilation provides valuable insights into the challenges and daily life of that period through Lucy's firsthand accounts.

James Valentino's Website: https://www.jamesvalentinobooks.com/

From Maine to Galveston, Republic of Texas https://www.amazon.com/Maine-Galveston-Republic-Texas-Letters/dp/1532307101

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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, the largest private source of scholarships at Texas universities. He holds an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Houston, a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of Chicago, and a Law Degree from the University of Texas. Ed is an active member of various historical organizations, including the Houston Civil War Round Table, the Civil War Preservation Trust, and the Society of Civil War Historians. He has received several awards for his volunteer service and contributions to preserving Civil War heritage, including the Frank C. Vandiver Award of Merit and the Dan and Marilyn Laney Prize. Ed is also an accomplished author, with notable works such as "Battle on the Bay: the Civil War Struggle for Galveston" and "Sabine Pass: the Confederacy's Thermopylae." With his expertise and passion for history, Ed Cotham is a distinguished figure in the field of Civil War preservation and an engaging history presenter.

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