Hans Rasmussen (14 December 1902 – 1 January 1996) was a Danish trade union leader and politician.
In this role, he became known for his negotiation skills and campaigning for full employment, gaining the nickname of the "Strong Blacksmith".
[1] Rasmussen joined the Social Democratic Party of Denmark, and was elected to Parliament in 1950.
In 1961, he became the party's deputy chair, and when Prime Minister Viggo Kampmann resigned in 1962, he was considered as a possible successor.
He was instead offered the posts of finance or commerce minister, but rejected them.