| What is the design of the Rhode Island state flag? |
| | The design is a field of white containing an image of an anchor, 13 stars and the word "Hope" which reflect the seal and the motto of Rhode Island |
| | The Rhode Island flag is often depicted with gold fringe around the edges |
| What does the anchor symbolize? |
| | In heraldry the anchor is a symbol of good luck and of security, and therefore of trust and confidence. The anchor is the Christian emblem of hope, refuge and religious steadfastness. |
| What are the colors and what do the colors mean, or symbolize, in heraldry? |
| | The color white is a symbol of peace and honesty |
| | The color yellow or gold is a symbol of the sun, generosity and wealth |
| | The color blue symbolizes vigilance, truth and loyalty, perseverance & justice |
| | The colors of white and blue were first flown by Rhode Island military regiments and these were transferred to the design of the flag - see above picture |
| What is the shape and flag ratio? The 'Hoist' is the width and the 'Fly' is the length. |
| | The ratio is 1:1 meaning it is 1 unit tall for every 1 unit wide. |
| Who designed the Rhode Island State Flag? |
| | The name of the designer of the original seal with the anchor was William Dyre (1609-1677) who was the husband of Mary Dyer, who was executed for her beliefs in Boston |
| What is the history of the Rhode Island State Flag? |
| | 1636: The year Rhode Island was founded |
| | 1640: The first design was adopted |
| | 1664: The word "Hope" was placed over the seal's anchor and adopted by the Rhode Island General Assembly for the State of Rhode Island Providence Plantations. |
| | 1775: The Blue and White flag was flown during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783) by military regiments |
| | 1790: Rhode Island achieved statehood |
| | 1812: Blue and white colors of Rhode Island flown during the War of 1812 |
| | 1821: Blue and white colors flown during the Mexican War for Independence |
| | 1897: Flag was formally adopted with the anchor in gold |
| When was the Rhode Island State Flag officially adopted by the state's legislature? (Most US flags were designed in 19th & 20th centuries) |
| | The blue and white Rhode Island flag was adopted July 27, 1640 and then formally adopted on November 1, 1897 |
| What is the Pledge of Allegiance and Salute? |
| | The Pledge of Allegiance is as follows: "I pledge allegiance to our State Flag, and to the Republic of which Rhode Island forms a part; one Union inseparable, with honor and reverence for both State and Nation" |
| | The salute should be made by standing at attention facing the flag with the right hand over the heart. |
| The Rhode Island flag is kept and used as required by the code specified in the constitution of the state. |