Sofie's July Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 2. Astronaut to take the first steps on the moon on July 20, 1969.
  2. 9. British tea was dumped into the harbor during the ____.
  3. 10. Fourth president of the United States.
  4. 12. July's birthstone.
  5. 13. Red, white, and blue cold treat.
  6. 19. This Founding Father is on the one-dollar bill.
  7. 20. The fourth of July signifies __.
  8. 21. Independence Day is celebrated on the 4th day of this month.
  9. 22. This general went on to become our first president.
  10. 23. Grilled BBQ favorite.
  11. 24. The colors of the United States are red, white, and __.
Down
  1. 1. The first state to recognize 4th of July as a holiday.
  2. 3. Often celebrated with fireworks, parades, picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings.
  3. 4. lightning bugs.
  4. 5. Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by _.
  5. 6. The Star-Spangled banner was written about the American __.
  6. 7. Many families do this on the fourth of July.
  7. 8. Independence Day is celebrated on the __ day of July.
  8. 11. The National __ is sung before many sports events.
  9. 12. During the American __, the colonies wanted to separate from Great Britain.
  10. 14. In 2002, this country artist released "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue".
  11. 15. A public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event and including marching bands and floats.
  12. 16. One of the astrology signs of July.
  13. 17. An emblem of strength, resilience, and freedom in North America.
  14. 18. These were first invented in 200 BC in China, using bamboo.