American ________________________

4. The 1973 George Lucas film about car culture and coming of age
6. The 2015 Triple Crown-winning horse (note the unique spelling)
9. A non-profit organization for U.S. war veterans
11. An American clothing and accessories retailer
12. A major financial services company; also a fast way to travel
13. The humanitarian organization known for blood drives and disaster relief
15. The title of the Bret Easton Ellis novel about Patrick Bateman
16. The 18th-century war for independence from Great Britain
20. The hit FX anthology series featuring ghosts, witches, and cults
22. The primary manual language used by Deaf communities in the U.S.

1. The autobiography and film about Navy SEAL Chris Kyle
2. Another name for the American Bison
3. A popular line of historical and contemporary dolls
5. A major carrier headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas
7. The obstacle course competition based on the show Sasuke
8. A major financial services company; also a fast way to travel
10. A processed staple for burgers and grilled sandwiches
14. A popular breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European mousers
17. One of the two primary divisions in Major League Baseball
18. The singing competition that launched Kelly Clarkson's career
19. The national ethos of prosperity and success through hard work
21. A 1999 hit film or a song by Don McLean
22. A U.S. territory in the South Pacific
23. The famous Grant Wood painting of a somber couple in front of a house