Mickey and Froggy are candidates running to be president of the Gang's club. When the vote continues to end in a tie, the club winds up split. Buckwheat then reminds everyone of the lessons learned from Abraham Lincoln when America was once divided.
Acting
Froggy's raspy voice steals every scene he's in.
Writing
Buckwheat's Lincoln lesson hits harder than expected.
Director
Herbert Glazer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during WWII, the unity message wasn't subtle — it was direct wartime propaganda for the home front.
This was one of the last shorts featuring the classic lineup before MGM started phasing out the series' original charm.
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