Befitting Bynames for the Bigwigs Quiz

Answer: Grover Cleveland

Grover Cleveland earned the nickname "Veto President" by vetoing 414 bills during his first term in office. He shot down those bills because Congress had been using taxpayer dollars to buy votes. This enraged the president so much that he refused to pass any legislation that he thought was being manipulated by Congress.

Answer: Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson received the moniker "Old Hickory" from his days of fighting in the War of 1812, most especially from his actions at The Battle of New Orleans. He prevented the British from capturing New Orleans and using it as a stronghold. It was the last sizable battle of the war and actually continued for nearly a month after the war was over.

The hickory tree is one of the hardest types of wood and the tree is considered to be a symbol of strength and toughness; the same qualities which Jackson possessed and displayed at the Battle of New Orleans.

Answer: Woodrow Wilson

Woodrow Wilson was the twenty-eighth US president and was affectionately known as "Professor" because he was the first president to hail from an scholastic background. He earned his Ph.D. in political science from Johns Hopkins University and made his living as a professor at Princeton. He joined the political arena at the urging of his wife, Edith.

Answer: Lucy Ware Webb, wife of President Rutherford Hayes

Lucy Ware Webb, spouse of President Rutherford Hayes, ruled the roost while living at the White House. From 1877 to 1881 the mansion was under strict rules that no alcoholic beverages were allowed. Lucy Hayes laid down the law when it came to imbibing.

She only allowed drinking to occur in her home on one occasion and that was when the Russians were visiting. As a result of her tee-totalling ways she earned her nickname " Lemonade Lucy".

Answer: Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor was called "Old Rough and Ready" for the accomplishments he effectuated during the Mexican War as well as for his countenance, demeanor and bedraggled appearance. His triumph over Santa Anna was key to our advantage in winning the Mexican War.

Answer: James K. Polk

James K. Polk was the "Dark Horse," so named because of his unexpected win for presidency against Henry Clay.He came out of nowhere and little was known about him, but he campaigned hard and won leaving everyone bewildered by the victory.

Answer: Plastic Pat

Pat Nixon was sometimes accused by the media of wearing a fake smile all through her husband's presidency. It gave the appearance of a mannequin like face and so she won the designation "Plastic Pat". In fairness, other reports suggest that Pat was a kind and thoughtful person and the moniker was simply given to her because of the way she held her facial expressions throughout Richard's political career.

In actuality she had shown great courage in standing beside her husband all through his ordeal and her stoicism shows just how strong and brave a woman she really was.

Answer: Because she was a teetotaler

Sarah Polk was a deeply religious woman and didn't allow drinking in the mansion. She was adamant about keeping her home in a virtuous manner, so much so that she banned not only drinking but dancing and card-playing as well, and no work was allowed to be conducted on Sundays.

Answer: All of these

He had all of these nicknames and more, eleven in total, as stated by Wikipedia. "The Little Magician" was a name he earned while in New York for his savvy ways and smooth talking abilities in the political arena and for his size, in regards to his height. He was a cunning man with uncanny persuasive abilities which earned him many monikers including all of those listed above.

Answer: Helen Taft

Mrs. Taft was a stickler for perfection with her own self as well as with all those around her and she worried about everything. She especially focused on her husband's career and was involved with every aspect of his duties as president. Her actions in this area gave an outward appearance that she thought her husband wasn't capable of making a decision of his own accord.

This made her husband look weak and her look nervous, earning her the name of " Nervous Nellie".