Stars, Stripes & Freedom

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Across
  1. 3. Fifty-star national symbol (4)
  2. 8. The number of original colonies (8)
  3. 9. Red, white, and ____ (4)
  4. 11. White House resident and Commander in Chief (9)
  5. 13. The document signed in 1776 declaring independence (11)
  6. 15. Famous cracked bell in Philadelphia (11)
  7. 16. Holiday celebrated on July 4th (12)
  8. 17. Small handheld fireworks (10)
Down
  1. 1. “Land of the free and home of the ____” (5)
  2. 2. George Washington was the first U.S. ____ (9)
  3. 4. A symbol of freedom often holding a torch (7)
  4. 5. Explosive displays seen on the Fourth of July (9)
  5. 6. Patriotic songs are often called the national ____ (6)
  6. 7. National bird of the United States (5)
  7. 10. A gathering to watch fireworks and celebrate (6)
  8. 12. The month Independence Day is celebrated (4)
  9. 14. The stripes on the U.S. flag represent the original ____ (7)