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. Jackson has recently been renowned for his toughness, and has been given the nickname of "Old Hickory". This nickname came from the fact that neither illnesses nor injuries stopped him when he was taking the field to lead his men against the enemy. His troops responded by comparing him to hickory, which is amongst the hardest of woods, that are skinny enough to match his skinny figure.
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∙ 14y agoOld Hickory During the Creek War of 1813-14, neither illness nor injuries would stop him taking the field to lead his men against the enemy. His troops responded by comparing him to hickory, which is among the hardest of woods
The Hero of New Orleans Commemorating his victory over a British force in January 1815 during the War of 1812
King Andrew the First His far-reaching programs seemed to some people execessive use of presidential powers
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Sharp Knife Given to him by the Creek Indians whom he fought in 1814
Old Hickory - from the expression "As tough as old hickory".
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What president's nickname was '' Old Hickory ''?
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory is the nickname of?
Andrew Jackson picked up this nickname during his military exploits when his men thought of him as "tough as hickory." Hickory is noted for its strength as a wood.
What was a nickname for president Andrew Jackson?
During the War of 1812 Andrew Jackson received the nickname of "Old Hickory" from the soldiers he commanded. Another name Jackson recieved during his presidential service was "King Andew" because some citizens considered Jackson to be too powerful of a president.
Whose nickname was ''Old Hickory''?
General Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) a lawyer, judge and Tennessee's first Congressman,proved to be a military genius during the Revolutionary War. He earned the nickname 'Old Hickory' from his men for his resilient toughness.
What was Andrew Jacksons nickname during the war of 1812?
"Old Hickory", because it is said that he was as "tough as old hickory" wood on the battlefield.
What is the nickname for Andrew Jackson during his two terms as president?
Andrew Jackson had the nickname of Old Hickory.
What president was known as ''old hickory''?
Andrew Jackson was the president who's nickname was Old Hickory.
What was president Andrew jonhsons nickname?
Andrew Johnson's nickname was: The Tennessee tailor. Andrew Jackson's nickname was: "Old Hickory".
What president's nickname was '' Old Hickory ''?
Andrew Jackson
What president nickname was king mob?
Andrew Jackson
What is Jackson's most famous nickname?
Andrew Jackson's most famous nickname is Old Hickory..
Who had the nickname Old Hickery?
Andrew Jackson.
Who nickname is old Hicory?
Andrew Jackson
Why did Andrew Jackson get a nickname?
ole hickory
Which president had the nickname of old hickory?
Andrew Jackson was known as "Old Hickory."
Was Andrew Jackson's nickname old ironsides?
No it was "old hickory" of "king andrew"
Whose nickname was Ole Hickory?
Andrew Jackson
