Flag of Rhode Island facts for kids
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| Use | Civil and state flag |
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| Proportion | 29:33 |
| Adopted | November 1, 1897 |
| Design | Gold anchor, surrounded by 13 gold stars, on a field of white. A blue ribbon below the anchor contains the text "hope". |
The flag of Rhode Island is mostly white. It has a gold Anchor in the middle. This anchor is a symbol for hope. Around the anchor, there are thirteen gold stars. These stars represent the original Thirteen Colonies that formed the United States. They also show that Rhode Island was the 13th state to agree to the U.S. Constitution.
Below the anchor, there is a blue ribbon. On this ribbon, you can read the state's motto in gold letters: "HOPE." Sometimes, you might see the flag with a golden fringe around its edges. This fringe is usually added for special official displays, similar to how the national flag is sometimes shown.
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History of the Rhode Island Flag
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The current flag of Rhode Island was officially chosen in 1897. But the anchor and the word "hope" have been important symbols for a long time. They appeared on the Seal of Rhode Island as early as the 1640s.
These symbols were likely inspired by a verse from the Bible, Hebrews 6:18-19. This verse talks about hope being like an anchor for the soul. The first people to settle in Rhode Island came there because they were looking for religious freedom. They had faced difficulties in Massachusetts because of their beliefs.
In 2001, a group called the North American Vexillological Association (NAVA) studied many flags. They looked at 72 flags from Canadian provinces, U.S. states, and U.S. territories. Rhode Island's flag was ranked 28th for its design.
Other Important Rhode Island Flags
Besides the state flag, another flag you might often see is the Flag of the Rhode Island Regiment. Many homes in Rhode Island display this flag. They might fly it next to the current state flag or even instead of it. This flag is also flown at home football games for the University of Rhode Island Rams team.
Flag of the Governor
The flag for the Governor of Rhode Island is based on an older version of the state flag. Like most flags for U.S. governors, it has four five-point stars. These stars are placed in the corners of the flag.
Images for kids
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Flag of Rhode Island (far right) flies alongside the US national flag (center) and the flag of the City of Providence (left) in India Point Park.
See also
In Spanish: Bandera de Rhode Island para niños
