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"Old Hickory " was a nickname of Andrew Jackson. Like Jackson, Polk was from Tennessee and Polk was sort of a protege of Jackson-- Jackson supported Polk.
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∙ 9y agoJames K. Polk was referred to as Young Hickory during his presidency. He was given the nickname by his mentor, Andrew Jackson, who was referred to as Old Hickory.
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∙ 11y agoPolk was from the same state and party as Andrew Jackson, who is known as "Old Hickory". Polk was a leader in the House while Jackson was President and they were staunch political allies .
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∙ 7y agoHe was from the same state and the same party as Old Hickory, Andrew Jackson.
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President nicknamed young Hickory?
=James Polk=
Who is young Hickory nickname president?
James K Polk
Which president had the nickname of old hickory?
Andrew Jackson was known as "Old Hickory."
What is James K. Polk best known as?
Young Hickory (after Andrew Jackson who was Old Hickory) and The Dark Horse Candidate.
Who was Young Hickory?
Andrew Jackson is known as Old Hickory.
What is James Polk nickname?
Young Hickory was his nickname.
Who was known as 'Young Hickory'?
James K. Polk actually. Andrew Jackson was "Old Hickory."
Which US president was considered James K. Polk's mentor?
Andrew Jackson (aka Old Hickory) was considered to be Polk's mentor . In fact Polk was sometimes called Young Hickory because of the association.
Why did James Knox Polk have nick name?
Dark horse Young hickory
Why Franklin Pierce nicknamed young hickory of the granite hill?
This nickname was campaign hype. "Old Hickory" was Andrew Jackson, the founder of the Democratic Party that nominated Pierce. The Granite Hills refer to New Hampshire where Pierce lived.
What nickname did James Polk earn because of his strong support for Andrew Jackson initiatives?
Young Hickory.
What was Martin Van Buren's nickname?
Martin Van Buren (December 1782 to July 1862) was the eighth Vice President and eighth President of the United States. He was called 'Martin Van Ruin' during the depression by political opponents.
