How did Andrew Jackson get his nickname?

Answer 1

. 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.

Answer 2

Old 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

Mischievous Andy

Sharp Knife Given to him by the Creek Indians whom he fought in 1814

Old Hickory - from the expression "As tough as old hickory".