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James K. Polk of Tennessee acquired his nickname, "Young Hickory," after demonstrating fierce loyalty to Jackson, "Old Hickory." The President maneuvered Polk onto the Ways and Means Committee in 1832 to help sway the panel from its pro-Banks stance. Polk became chairman in 1833. Using his position to advocate the sale of Bank stock and the removal of federal deposits, he helped Jackson defeat the Second Bank of the United States. In 1845, he became the nations 11th President. No yet 50 years old, Polk took the oath of office at an earlier age than any of hi predecessors. |
