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The original party logo, this was a variant of the [[Libersign]] representation of the then-current form of the [[Nolan Chart]], combined with [[TANSTAAFL]] -- a [[Robert Heinlein|Heinlein]] universe fictional expression for There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch.  This logo rapidly fell into disuse after the adoption of the Classical Statue Logo by the LNC in May 1980.
The original party logo, this was a variant of the [[Libersign]] representation of the then-current form of the [[Nolan Chart]], combined with [[TANSTAAFL]] -- a [[Robert Heinlein|Heinlein]] universe fictional expression for There Ain't No Such Thing as a Free Lunch.  This logo rapidly fell into disuse after the adoption of the Classical Statue Logo by the LNC in May 1980.
Introduced in 1972


===Classical Statue Logo===
===Classical Statue Logo===
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Commissioned by the [[Arizona Libertarian Party]] in the late 1970s, it was officially adopted by the LNC in May 1980 and remains in widespread use today.
Commissioned by the [[Arizona Libertarian Party]] in the late 1970s, it was officially adopted by the LNC in May 1980 and remains in widespread use today.
Introduced before 1980


===Liberty Penguin===
===Liberty Penguin===
<SMALL><I>Main Article: [[Liberty Penguin]]</I></SMALL><BR />
<SMALL><I>Main Article: [[Liberty Penguin]]</I></SMALL><BR />


The '''Liberty Penguin''' was adopted in possibly the late 1990s to provide the Libertarian Paryt with a penguin mascot.  The Liberty Penguin was won by multiple presidential candidates including [[Michael Badnarik]] and was adopted for use by some state parties.  It appears to have fallen into disuse.
The '''Liberty Penguin''' was adopted to provide the Libertarian Paryt with a penguin mascot.  The Liberty Penguin was used by multiple presidential candidates including [[Michael Badnarik]] and was adopted for use by some state parties.  It appears to have fallen into disuse.
 
Introduced circa 1994


===Dark Liberty Logo===
===Dark Liberty Logo===
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Commonly known as the Dark Liberty logo, this logo in its officially adopted version hides the face of the Statue of Liberty with an entirely different graphic than the Classical Statue Logo.  While superseded by the LNC, it remains in widespread use.
Commonly known as the Dark Liberty logo, this logo in its officially adopted version hides the face of the Statue of Liberty with an entirely different graphic than the Classical Statue Logo.  While superseded by the LNC, it remains in widespread use.
Introduced circa 2006


===Porcupine Logo===
===Porcupine Logo===
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Borrowing from earlier inspirations dating back to the 1970s, the Porcupine Logo was developed by [[Kevin Breen]] to resemble the Democrat and Republican party logos of the time.  It has enjoyed widespread popularity.  
Borrowing from earlier inspirations dating back to the 1970s, the Porcupine Logo was developed by [[Kevin Breen]] to resemble the Democrat and Republican party logos of the time.  It has enjoyed widespread popularity.  
Introduced circa 2005


===Classical Statue Circle Logo===
===Classical Statue Circle Logo===
<SMALL><I>Main Article: [[]]</I></SMALL><BR />
<SMALL><I>Main Article: [[]]</I></SMALL><BR />


In response to dislike of the Dark Liberty logo, a modified version was created that substituted the Classical Statue Logo.  This still appear both in its origitnal form and in modified form for state and local parties.
In response to dislike of the Dark Liberty logo, a modified version was created that substituted the Classical Statue Logo.  This still appear both in its original form and in modified form for state and local parties.
 
Introduced circa 2006


===Torch Eagle Logo===
===Torch Eagle Logo===
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This controversial logo was introduced in late 2015 as part of an all-new branding scheme by the LNC that has been heavily pushed from above.
This controversial logo was introduced in late 2015 as part of an all-new branding scheme by the LNC that has been heavily pushed from above.
Introduced in 2015


===Classical Statue Logo with Hat===
===Classical Statue Logo with Hat===
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Meant for places that might be confused by the meaning of using the Statue of Liberty as a logo inspiration, the Classical Statue Logo with Hat was developed to help at least most of these places own it.  The specific meaning of the hat has immediately become a metaphorical Rorschach blot, with different people and regions interpreting it differently.
Meant for places that might be confused by the meaning of using the Statue of Liberty as a logo inspiration, the Classical Statue Logo with Hat was developed to help at least most of these places own it.  The specific meaning of the hat has immediately become a metaphorical Rorschach blot, with different people and regions interpreting it differently.
Introduced in 2018


===State Logos===
===State Logos===

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