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Andrew Jackson picked up this nickname during his military exploits when his men thought of him as "tough as hickory." Hickory is noted for its strength as a wood.
Andrew Jackson had a total of three nicknames in his lifetime. His nicknames were Old Hickory, King Mob, and The Hero of New Orleans.
"Old Hickory" he was named that for his bravery in the war like hickory
Andrew Jackson was known as Old Hickory. He got the name "Old Hickory" from the troops he led in the war of 1812. They said he was tough as hickory, a wood which was known to be very strong and preferred for axe-handles and such. His cupporters used it in his politcal campaigns.President Andrew Jackson.
Although people usually refer to Confederate general "Stonewall" Jackson by the nickname just given, his men more often called him Hickory or Old Hickory.