Nathan Canestaro
@NathanCanestaro
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Lawyer, national security professional, historian, author of “The Mighty Moo,” (Grand Central, 2024). https://t.co/9OLYoNF5L7
Washington, DC
Joined February 2022
The Mighty Moo: The USS Cowpens and Her Epic World War II Journey from Jinx Ship to the Navy’s First Car...
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The and her crew weren’t your typical heroes. She was a flattop that the US Navy initially didn’t want, with a captain nearly scapegoated for the loss of his last command, pilots who self-trained...
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Interview with my good friend (and legit patriot) Charlie Faint. Looking forward to diving into this soon!
Another enlightening discussion with Havok Journal owner Charles Faint. We discuss how aid might actually prolong conflicts, taking pride in your service (no matter what you did) and more! https://t.co/VFLzecKHev
@HavokJournal
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Cat, Coke, keyboard. Everything I need for a good day’s writing. Although I am going to have to get some of that desk space back, missy.
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I’d like to thank the good folks at @WeHaveWaysPod for inviting me to speak at this year’s #WHWF25. My “Mighty Moo” presentation was a lot of fun and seeing so many other excellent historians in action was an added bonus. Now I gotta finish the next book so I can be invited
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Friday night Tiki was more of a Saturday afternoon pre-dinner cocktail. This week, it’s the “Doctor Funk,” with Hamilton pot still black rum. It has an earthy, licorice flavor; an interesting break from the usual sweeter rum drinks.
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As a newbie in this whole book writing thing, I’m feeling very lucky to be at the same table as pros like @JohnCMcManus3 and @robert_lyman. Thanks to @ColesBooks for stocking “The Mighty Moo”!
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Friendly conversation with UK #WHWF25 attendee. “Did the Americans ever think that naming all their carriers after Revolutionary-war battles would be offensive to the allies?” Me: “No, but ya’all burned the White House so let’s call it even.” Him: “Deal.”
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Inbound to #WHWF25 ! Come join me for a talk about a scrappy light carrier who beat an early jinx to become the only US aircraft carrier to witness the Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay. 0900 Saturday in the Arsenal tent. @WeHaveWaysPod
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I am sorry to say that Ray Williams, the last known CVL-25 veteran, died on Tuesday at the age of 101. He and his wife married on VJ Day and just celebrated their 80th anniversary. May his memory be a blessing to Ray’s family and the Cowpens community.
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Fox News senior correspondent Jonathan Serrie discusses how two Navy veterans who married on V-J Day are reflecting on their 80th anniversary on ‘America’s Newsroom.’
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Signs you may have a WW2 book problem: you slam on the brakes in your car only to have a book about ULTRA code breaking in the Pacific slide out from under the driver’s side seat.
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Someday, I aspire to be as relaxed as my cat. In the meantime, I have a book to write.
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Now that I’m the father of a 1st and 2nd grader, this has an all-new emotional resonance with me. https://t.co/KlcP79N9E3
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Great article. So many in our trade find their way to writing. Best of luck with the new book! @elliotackerman How Being an Intelligence Officer Made Me a Better Writer
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"Write what you know," they tell writers. I worked in intelligence, so naturally I wrote a spy novel, writes Elliot Ackerman for The Free Press.
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Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Head to the link for the full line-up and timings ⬇️ https://t.co/B8zC8S2w2W
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This week’s installment of Friday night Tiki is the “Three dots and a dash”—Morse code for victory. The luxardo cherries were a bit syrup-heavy but very tasty:
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