New Delhi, July 4 -- As the United States prepares to mark its Independence Day, Google has updated its Doodle to celebrate the Fourth of July. This year's design features the US map creatively spread across each letter of the word "Google," using the classic red, white, and blue palette, complete with white stars.

Google also shared a message highlighting the historical significance of the day: "Happy Independence Day! On this day in 1776, the 13 colonies officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and began working to establish their independence from British rule. After meticulous revisions, the United States emerged as a free nation. The recognition of July 4th as a federal holiday followed in 1870."

The note further explains...