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Abraham Lincoln's presidency was defined and dominated by war, yet Lincoln himself had very little direct experience with warfare; nor had the American presidency been truly tested by war when he took office. Lincoln had to negotiate very difficult political and constitutional terrain as he waged the Civil War: issues of executive authority, constitutional powers and their limitations, and the nature of civil liberties during war constantly bedeviled him. His guiding principle in all these matters, and the greatest lesson we can learn from him today, was his flexibility and his pragmatism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article traces the life of former American president Abraham Lincoln as a lawyer and president. Lincoln was said to be the most experienced trial lawyer to become an American president as he litigated approximately 3,800 known cases during a quarter century at the Illinois bar. His practice gave him important political contacts within the state's bench and bar. He learned how to communicate with the common people he confronted in jury boxes and courtroom galleries as a lawyer. However, he admits that he was raised to farm work. He decided to study law as it was his best hope for earning a living. His first law partner was his friend, attorney John Todd Stuart of Springfield, Illinois.

The article focuses on various perspectives concerning the commitment of former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln to achieve racial equality and abolish slavery in the country. It explores the ways in which historians have evaluated Lincoln's contributions to emancipate African-Americans and how these views have changed over time. Most Americans have praised Lincoln for his efforts to bring racial equality. On the other hand, others have suddenly changed their heart, like African-American Frederick Douglas, who criticized Lincoln's tardiness in embracing emancipation and the use of African-American soldiers.

Discusses issues surrounding teacher preparation and the improvement of teacher education in the United States. Characterizations of teaching; Teacher licensing and certification; Research and assessment of teacher preparation.

Focuses on the role of public school classrooms as laboratories for the creation of democratic culture for children in the United States. Definition of democracy; Importance of imagination in the creation of democratic culture; Use of poems to enhance the imagination of children; Analysis on the writings of children.

The article focuses on the retirement of teacher Wilda F. Faust in the education profession in the U.S. Faust, who had worked with the Student National Education Association and the Future Teachers of America, encouraged the teachers to share their wisdom and understanding with the students. Her knowledge on the theory and practice of career exploration and decision-making was helpful in the larger framework of the education profession which serves as an instrument for change in the society and for the realization of the important goals of the nation.