Rhode Island

Rhode Island

The flag of the state of Rhode Island is white and consists of a gold Anchored Cross anchor in the center (a symbol for hope) surrounded by thirteen gold stars (for the original Thirteen Colonies and Rhode Island's status as the 13th state to ratify the United States Constitution). A blue ribbon below the anchor bears the state's motto in gold: "HOPE". The flag is frequently depicted with golden fringe around the edges of the flag, although the fringe is never actually on the flag unless it is used in federal-level displays, much like the national flag.

Text modified from "Flag of Rhode Island" on Wikipedia which is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.