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Uncle Jumbo was a nickname given to P.T. Barnum's most famous attraction, Jumbo the Elephant. Jumbo was a massive African bush elephant that Barnum acquired in 1882 and became one of the most popular circus animals of his time. The nickname "Uncle Jumbo" was a term of endearment used by the public to refer to the larger-than-life elephant.
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What young relatives called Grover?
uncle jumbo
What young relatives called Grover Cleveland?
uncle jumbo
What was Grover Cleveland nickname?
his nickname was "Uncle Jumbo, and Veto man."
What is Grover Cleveland's nckname?
uNCLE JUMBO
What is Clevelands nickname?
Big Steve or Uncle Jumbo
Why is a jumbo aircraft called jumbo?
jumbo means very big so we called it jumbo jet
Which US President is nicknamed Uncle Jumbo?
Grover Cleveland
What was Cleveland nickname?
his nickname was "Uncle Jumbo, and Veto man."
Which animal is also called jumbo?
Jumbo generally refers to elephants.
Why was Grover Clevelands nickname uncle jumbo?
He was rotund, thereby earning the sobriquet 'Uncle Jumbo' (jumbo for elephant). He also used hie presidential veto power a lot, particularly on matters concerning the removal of the gold standard which backed American currency at that time. Hence the name 'Veto man'.
What nicknames did Al Hirt go by?
Al Hirt went by King of the Trumpet, Jumbo, Uncle Jumbo, Round Mound of Sound, and Al 'He's the King' Hirt.
Is there a Indian tribe called jumbo?
Well I checked my resources and I can't find a tribe called "jumbo" so I don't think so.
