July Independence Fun

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  1. 3. On the second anniversary of Independence Day 1778 George ___ ordered a double ration of Rum to celebrate.
  2. 5. Famous great white shark movie staring Roy Scheider.
  3. 8. Only ___ men signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776.
  4. 9. One of two US presidents who passed away on the 50th anniversary July 4th 1826 Thomas ____.
  5. 12. Only US president born on July 4th Calvin ___.
  6. 14. Starring Tom Cruz in 1986 movie "___ Gun" about a fighter pilot.
  7. 15. In 2011 this superhero movie staring Chris Evans came out "___ America: The First Avenger."
  8. 16. An American tradition that dates back to 1777.
  9. 19. Robert G. ___ age 16, created a 48 star flag American flag in 1960.
  10. 20. Charles ___ ,Secretary of Congress, signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th 1776.
  11. 22. Second US president John ___ who passed away on 50th anniversary July 4th 1826.
  12. 23. The oldest signer of the Declaration at age 70 was Benjamin ____ of Pennsylvania.
  13. 24. This National ___ Movie declared "...and no it isn't a ___ map written in invisible ink" staring Nicolas Cage.
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  1. 1. "___ Day movie 1996 Alien invasion and last stand in one movie staring Bill Pullman and Will Smith.
  2. 2. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration on this writing desk that fit over a persons lap refered to as a __.
  3. 4. Infamous John ___ was the other signature on July 4th 1776.
  4. 6. Richard ___ a lawyer from New Jersey became the only signer of the Declaration to recant his support of the revolution after being captured by British in November 1776.
  5. 7. The other 54 ___ signed the Declaration over the next two months.
  6. 10. Firing of one gun for each state is the US called a "___ to the Union" is performed at noon by any capable military base.
  7. 11. This period movie stars Mel Gibson as "The ___" came out in 2000 also Heath Ledger stars.
  8. 13. Americans will enjoy 150 ___Hot Dogs during the 4th of July.
  9. 17. President Dwight D. ____ officially chose this 48 star flag design in 1960.
  10. 18. Designer of the 50 star flag lived in ___ OH.
  11. 19. In 2009 This Fireworks display was moved the this river to commemorate the 400th Anniversary of Henry ___ exploration of this river.
  12. 21. The famous fireworks display is held over the East River in New York City televised since 1976.