Liberal Party (Japan, 1945)

The was a political party in Japan.

History

The Japan Liberal Party was founded on November 9, 1945, mainly by former members of Seiyukai Party, with Ichirō Hatoyama being its first leader. From 1946-1954 the next party leader Shigeru Yoshida served as Prime Minister.

In 1948 the Japan Liberal Party merged with Kijūrō Shidehara's , and a faction of the Democratic Party led by Saitō Takao, to form the .

Leaders

Election results

House of Representatives

House of Councillors

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