The Lithuanian Communist Party was established in 1918 and played a significant role in the political landscape of Lithuania during the 20th century. It was a part of the broader Communist Party movement in the Soviet Union and aimed to promote socialist ideals and policies in Lithuania. After World War II, the party became the ruling political force in Lithuania, which was then a Soviet republic. It focused on industrialization and collectivization, aligning closely with the policies of the Soviet Union. The party lost power in the early 1990s when Lithuania regained its independence, leading to its eventual dissolution.