CRR Crossword Challenge: Independence Day

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  1. 3. The individual who signed the Declaration of Independence on August 2, 1776, was the first person to do so.
  2. 5. On July 4th, citizens proudly exhibit and light these at night to express their patriotism.
  3. 7. The eldest individual to sign the Declaration of Independence at the ripe age of 70.
  4. 8. The only U.S. President born on Independence Day.
  5. 10. At the age of 26, he became the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.
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  1. 1. The specific number of times the Liberty Bell is rung on July 4th, symbolizing the original colonies that declared independence from Great Britain.
  2. 2. First state to declare the 4th of July a state holiday.
  3. 4. The entity that officially designated July 4th as a federal holiday.
  4. 6. The city where the inaugural 4th of July parade took place in 1785.
  5. 9. An American lawyer, author, and poet credited with penning the national anthem, Star-Spangled Banner
  6. 10. President George Washington asked her to make the first American flag in 1776.