Hope

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Hope is the official motto of the former Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, reflecting the colony’s historical emphasis on religious freedom and optimism.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf motto
official motto
appearsWithSymbol anchor on the Rhode Island state seal
associatedWith optimism about the future
religious freedom
tolerance
country United States (as part of Rhode Island)
hasOfficialCapacity symbol of Rhode Island’s identity
historicalContext founded in a colony emphasizing religious liberty
inspiredBy Christian theological virtue of hope
biblical themes of hope
isMottoOf Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations
State of Rhode Island
jurisdiction New England colony
language English
meaning optimism
reflectsHeritage Roger Williams’s principles of liberty of conscience
reflectsPolicy religious freedom in Rhode Island
region New England
script Latin alphabet
shortFormOf state motto of Rhode Island
status current state motto
symbolizedBy anchor
theme enduring faith in better outcomes
usedIn governmental insignia of Rhode Island
official documents of Rhode Island
usedOn Flag of Rhode Island
Great Seal of the State of Rhode Island
usedSince 17th century


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