In the sixteenth in a series on American presidents, the life and career of Abraham Lincoln were discussed. Mr. Long and Professor Medford talked about Lincoln's election as the first Republican president. Ms. Suits and Mr. Townsend talked about Lincoln's home and the artifacts in it. Mr. Davis talked about Lincoln's law practice. During the program a high school student was interviewed about his knowledge of President Lincoln and the guests responded to audience telephone calls. Long is the author of, The Jewel of Liberty.