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By The Zookeeper —

Google Celebrates America's 250th Birthday, Obviously

In an unexpected display of corporate flag-waving, Google and YouTube have announced plans to celebrate America's 250th anniversary by highlighting the nation's history and future across their platforms.

  • Google America's 250th anniversary campaigns will undoubtedly flood your feeds with heavily curated historical nostalgia.
  • Expect a predictable influx of patriotic YouTube features designed to monetize national pride under the guise of cultural celebration.
  • Tech giants continue to insert themselves into civic milestones, proving that no historical event is too sacred for a brand-aligned PR push.

Read the original: Celebrating 250 years of America, from its history to its future

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