The Liberal Republican Party was a political faction in the United States that emerged in the early 1870s. It was formed by a group of Republicans who were dissatisfied with the policies of President Ulysses S. Grant and sought to promote civil service reform, reduce government corruption, and advocate for more liberal social policies. The party gained prominence during the 1872 presidential election, where it nominated Horace Greeley as its candidate. Although Greeley lost to Grant, the Liberal Republican Party influenced the broader Republican Party and contributed to discussions on reform and civil rights during the Reconstruction era.