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Martin Van Buren was called The Red Fox, because of his red hair and Old Kinderhook . Maybe he is the one you are thinking of.
Martin Van Buren's home in New York was called Kinderhook.
Van Buren's nickname was 'Old Kinderhook'. He often approved things by signing 'O.K.' which is where 'OK' came from.Because he was skilled at attaining his political goals, he was also nicknamed the 'Little Magician'.Van Buren was the first President born as a citizen of the United States.His wife was also his cousin once removed.
Martin Van Buren settled the boundary dispute between New Brunswick (Canada) and Maine ( untied states of America) oh and the and answer to #12 (about Van Buren's nickname) is "The Little Magician," or "The Red Fox of Kinderhook"
Van Buren gained his reputation as a magician (or a wizard-- Expelliarmus!) by working with various figures and factions to help construct a political machine in New York state, and later help bring Andrew Jackson to power.
One nickname was "Old Kinderhook" which is related to the derivation of the word OK , meaning yes or to approve. He was also called the 'Little Magician" and "The red fox" .
One nickname was "Old Kinderhook" which is related to the derivation of the word OK , meaning yes or to approve. He was also called the 'Little Magician" and "The red fox" .
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Martin Van Buren (1782-1862), the eighth president of the United States, was called the "Sly Fox" and the "Little Magician" because he was a clever and beguiling politician, proficient at manipulation, persuasion, party organization, and compromise.
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