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\"Jamie<\/a>
Jamie Cooper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Since 2008, Jamie Cooper, a member of the North American Vexillological Association, has worked as the museum store manager at Lincoln\u2019s Cottage, where the 16th president lived for one-fourth of his term (see last week\u2019s article).<\/p>\n

\u201cThe greatest part of my job is talking with visitors about shared experiences and how they came across the cottage,\u201d he said. \u201cI love to educate others about American history and why it is so relevant today. Likewise, I love to learn something new that enhances my understanding of American history.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lincoln<\/a>
Lincoln grasps an American flag while surrounded by troops in this fanciful image<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One thing he\u2019s learned about is flags. \u201cI\u2019ve always admired the various stories and meanings behind banners, flags, seals and logos,\u201d Cooper explained. \u201cA simple symbol or a selected color can have awesome power to tell a story without the need for words.\u201d<\/p>\n

His fascination reaches back to his youth. \u201cI grew up around many flags and banners,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019ve always noticed and taken pride in the symbols that represent me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked to name a banner he would love to own, Cooper selected \u201cthe flag of the 26th North Carolina Regiment used during the Battle of Gettysburg. The 26th advanced farther than any other Confederate regiment during the ill-fated Pickett\u2019s Charge on July 3, 1863. Throughout the war, [it] sustained more casualties <\/span>than any other regiment, north or south. They were part of the surrender at Appomattox Court House. This regimental flag<\/a> represents the high-water mark and climax of the Civil War. It represents the end of the antebellum way of life. It represents a people who sacrificed for their state and its causes.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Flag<\/a>
Flag of 11th New York Cavalry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

He then added: \u201cMore importantly, this flag, through its failure, represents the possibility for that \u2018new birth of freedom\u2019 to be realized throughout the nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

By quoting from Lincoln\u2019s Gettysburg Address, Cooper brought the interview back to his job at the Lincoln home. One aspect of it is designing an annual Christmas ornament that people can buy to help sustain the historic site. In his designs, Cooper makes sure to include \u2013 what else? \u2013 a flag.<\/p>\n

\"One<\/a>
One of Cooper’s ornaments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cThe ornaments I create represent President Lincoln\u2019s time at the cottage,\u201d he explained. \u201cThere are five ornaments that make up the Sesquicentennial [Civil War] Series. The third design focuses on 1863, the turning point of the Civil War, and the security detail at the Soldier Home. It also represents the sacrifices made by the soldiers during the Civil War.\u201d<\/p>\n

His inspiration for the shape of the ornament came \u201cfrom the Corps badges created by General Hooker for the Army of the Potomac,\u201d Cooper said. \u201cFurthermore, I wanted the ornament to resemble a [Christmas] tree. Each ornament in the series has an eagle and shield as the topper of the design. Each corner of this design has the regimental flag or a flag that represents the state in which the units presided.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Reenactors<\/a>
Reenactors portray members of the 26th North Carolina Regiment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

As an example, he cited the 11th New York Calvary, which is represented by that unit\u2019s \u201ccross-sabers insignia at the bottom center of the ornament,\u201d he noted. \u201cI included a circular image in the center of the ornament to represent the regiments that protected President Lincoln during his time at the cottage.\u201d<\/p>\n

Cooper emphasized that \u201coverall, the ornament is dedicated to the memory of the millions of soldiers, sailors and Marines that served during the \u2018recent unpleasantness,\u2019\u201d as the War Between the States was sometimes characterized.<\/p>\n

\"Visitors<\/a>
Visitors center Lincoln’s Cottage. (James Breig photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(For more about Lincoln\u2019s summer home, go to www.lincolncottage.org<\/a>. To see Mr. Cooper\u2019s ornaments, visit http:\/\/lincolncottage.org\/museumstore\/<\/a>.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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