Hans Reimer Claussen: A Man of

Glynn 1 Hans Reimer Claussen: a Man of Nationalism, Democracy, and Liberalism Hans Reimer Claussen remains an important historical figure in our lives today. His actions epitomize an ideal democratic and politically centered citizen. He stood up for what he believed in, he expected the same for others even if they had a differing opinion. He once said, “I wish my political enemies the same freedom to express their opinions that I claim myself…It is …

…the enormous array of the world's ills, misery, ignorance, and violence. Few will have the greatness to bend history, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. And in the total of all those acts will be written the history of a generation." Footnotes Rippley, La Vern J. Hans Reimer Claussen: A Sketch of His Life. Service Press: 1994. Davenport, Iowa. Spielvogel, Jackson J. Western Civilization VII Since 1550. Wadsworth:; 2000. Belmont, California.