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State Mottos
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Rhode Island Symbols
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Rhode Island Motto![[Coat of arms of Rhode Island]](../state-flag/images/rhode-island-flag_s.gif)
"Hope"
Adopted in 1875.
Language: English
Rhode Island's state motto was adopted as an element of the state coat of arms or "Arms of the state". The motto is found on the state's coat of arms, the seal and flag. Adopted in 1875.
Arms of State![[Coat of arms of Rhode Island]](images/rhode-island-arms%20of%20state.gif)
The Arms of state was officially adopted by the General Assembly in 1881, effective February 1, 1882.
This affirmed the basic design of a long pre-existing coat of arms used by the state. An anchor had served as the principal symbol of Rhode Island for more than two centuries by the time the coat of arms was officially adopted. The first seal of the colony had an anchor. Impressions of various Rhode Island seals are extant, dating as far back as 1661. These can be seen at http://www.rootsweb.com/~rigenweb/symbols.html.
Rhode Island Statutes, Title 42, Chapter 4.
TITLE 42 - State Affairs and Government.
CHAPTER 42-4 - State Emblems.
SECTION 42-4-1.
§ 42-4-1 Arms of state. The arms of the state are a golden anchor on a blue field, and the motto thereof is the word "Hope".
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Mottos of the States
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State motto is a word, phrase, or sentence inscribed on or
attached to a coin, building, or other object. A state motto expresses an important idea for a group
of people within the state.
motto (ˈmä-(ˌ)tō)
n.
Etymology:
Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter
Date: 15th century
1: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative
of its character or use
2: a short expression of a guiding principle |
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