As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Google search is marking this historic milestone with a patriotic digital surprise.
On Monday, the tech giant launched a special animation that appears when users search for terms related to the nation’s semi-quincentennial, kicking off a year-long digital tribute ahead of July 4, 2026.
“You’ll see a special animation when you search for birthday-related terms,” Google says. the press release said. “Try searching for “U.S. Semi-Quintennial” or “America’s 250th” on your desktop or mobile device and watch the page light up.”
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“This digital launch, which won’t stop until after July 4, 2026, is just the spark. Throughout the year, we are rolling out additional initiatives designed to actively empower Americans as we celebrate our 250th anniversary,” the release continued, “from showcasing America’s natural beauty and shared heritage for explorers across the country, to fueling a new era of economic growth by empowering AI skills communities for the future.”
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, Google Search has created a patriotic animation whenever users search for related terms. (Google/FOXBusiness)
Google did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, 1776, when the leaders of the 13 American colonies formally broke from British rule, affirming that “all men are created equal” and launching the birth of the United States.
The White House dubbed the half-fiftieth anniversary celebration “Freedom 250,” which U.S. Chief Protocol Ambassador Monica Crowley recently previewed with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo.
“President [Donald] Trump promised the American people the most monumental and exciting celebration of America in our nation’s history, and he is going to deliver,” Crowley said. “We are partnering with Freedom 250, which will serve as an executor of the President’s programming vision, and also as a national platform to align, connect and carry out national, state and local efforts to celebrate our exceptional nation.”
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“We plan, through Freedom 250, a full year of programming to celebrate American patriotism and pride, our extraordinary history… as well as the bright future of the Gilded Age that awaits us and, truly, American exceptionalism,” she continued.
Crowley said the annual Freedom 250 celebration will showcase the spirit of the nation through major patriotic events – from a national fair and student competitions to a grand July 4 salute – honoring America’s history, pride and resilience.
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