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The Libertarian Party is the third-largest political party in the United States, founded in 1971, advocating for individual liberty, free markets, and minimal government intervention. The party promotes civil liberties, non-interventionist foreign policy, free trade, and the reduction of government size and scope across all areas. It runs candidates for federal, state, and local offices nationwide and is officially recognized in all 50 states.