"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.
James 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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Andrew Jackson was known as "Old Hickory."
Young Hickory (after Andrew Jackson who was Old Hickory) and The Dark Horse Candidate.
Andrew Jackson is known as Old Hickory.
Young Hickory was his nickname.
James K. Polk actually. Andrew Jackson was "Old Hickory."
Dark horse Young hickory
Andrew Jackson (aka Old Hickory) was considered to be Polk's mentor . In fact Polk was sometimes called Young Hickory because of the association.
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.
Young Hickory.
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.