Answers.com > Wiki Answers > Categories > History, Politics & Society > History > US History > US Presidents > Andrew Jackson > Was Andrew Jackson's nickname old ironsides?

Was Andrew Jackson's nickname old ironsides?

In: Andrew Jackson [Edit categories]

Answer:

No it was "old hickory" of "king andrew"

Contributor:

Stephany

First answer by ID1139755694. Last edit by ID1139755694. Question popularity: 6 [recommend question].

[report abuse]

Can you answer these Andrew Jackson questions?

	Did Andrew Jackson have any influences?	Answer it!
	What spoil system did Jackson give supporters?	Answer it!
	How did president Andrew Jackson attempt to limit government and protect the interests of the common man?	Answer it!
	What did President Andrew Jackson like to read?	Answer it!
	Did Andrew Jackson live with neighbors and relatives and worked his way through school?	Answer it!

How did Andrew Jackson get the nickname 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...
How did Andrew Jackson get the nickname king Andrew?
Andrew Jackson was referred to as King Andrew I during his presidency by his opponents who feared his extension of the powers of his presidency. During his presidency many of his actions were...
What were some of Andrew Jackson's nicknames?
the only one that i know is "Old Hickory" and he was named that for his bravery in war just like hickory
How did Andrew Jackson get his nickname?
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...
What was the nickname Andrew Jackson?
Old Hickory was his nickname..