Volume 17 , Issue 27

Nicknames of Presidents

Searching back to 11 June 1897, through old newspapers, we found in The Jewish South, in Richmond, Virginia, page 4, an interesting article talking about "Nicknames of Presidents."

Washington was nicknamed the Father of His Country, Americas Fabius, the Cincinnatus of the West, Atlas of America, Lovely Georgius (a sarcastic nickname applied by the English soldiery), Flower of the Forest, Deliverer of America, Stepfather of His Country (applied by bitter opponents during his presidency), and Savior of His Country.

Adams was nicknamed Colossus of Independence.

Jefferson Sage of Monticello and Long Tom.

Madison, Father of the Constitution' Monroe, Last Cocked Hat.

J. Q. Adams, Old Man Eloquent.

Jackson, Old Hickory, Big Knife and Sharp Knife, Hero of New Orleans, Gin'ral and Old Hero.

Van Buren was Little Magician, Wizard of Kinderhook, Follower in the Footprints, Whiskey Van and King Martin.

The first Harrison, Tippencanoe, Old Tip and Washington of the west.

Tyler, Young Hickory and Accidental President. Polk, Young Hickory. Taylor, Rough and Ready, Old Buena Vista and Old Zack.

Fillmore, the American Luis Philippe.

Pierce, Purse.

Buchanan, Old Publictionary, Bachelor President and Old Buck.
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