Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The Ocean State has plenty of official symbols that make it unique.

There's one symbol you'll see everywhere, says Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore.

"The anchor with the word, 'Hope.'"

Both have been part of Rhode Island's official seal since 1664, and they eventually became the centerpiece of the state flag.

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