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Rhode Island State Motto:

Hope 


Sunset at Newport, Rhode Island - photo © G.E. Long on Flickr -
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The official state motto of Rhode Island is simply "Hope." The state motto appears on the great seal and flag of Rhode Island. The use of the word "Hope" was probably inspired by the biblical phrase "hope we have as an anchor of the soul."

Map of Rhode Island USA

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Source:
The Ocean State - History and Facts - Know Rhode Island: RI SOS
Links:
State Mottos - 50 States
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fruit - drink
tree - soil
fish - shell
rock - mineral
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