Independence Day USA Google Logo Reflects Timeless Fourth of July Traditions

Doodler Brian Kaas says his artwork was inspired by the aluminum chairs often used for July 4th backyard barbeques.

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Today’s Google doodle by Brian Kaas celebrates Independence Day with a classic Fourth of July scene: aluminum lawn chairs, a cooler and flip-flops.

“Some of the best things that America stands for are our simple and timeless traditions,” writes Kaas on the Google Doodle blog.

[pullquote]I spent a lot of my summers sitting on a lawn chair with my neighbors, friends and family.[/pullquote]

Kaas recalls celebrating the holiday with his family and friends during 4th of July neighborhood block parties. He said today’s logo was inspired by the folding aluminum chairs often used at such events, and shared the following sketch to show a first draft:

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Search Engine Land wishes all of our readers a fun-filled Fourth of July!


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