What was John C. Calhoun's nickname later in life?
"Cast-Iron Man"
"Old Hickory"
"The Great Compromiser"
"The Lion of the Senate"
Answer
Later in life, John C. Calhoun became known as the "cast-iron man" for his rigid defense of white Southern beliefs and practices, including his support for slavery and states' rights.
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