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Q: Why does it say HOPE on the Rhode Island Flag?
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Social structure of colonial Rhode Island?

Never in colonial Rhode Island has there been a clear social structure that is gonna stick with anyone. People think that Rhode Island uses heirarchy and give men the upper hand. But in real life they love everyone equally, even you. But ifanyonedid anythingwrong, they got upset.They usually say you messed up


What is on the America flag?

There is a blue rectangle on the upper left corner of the flag. The blue represents vigilance, perseverance, and justice. There are 50 stars on the flag, representing the 50 states in the U.S. The rest of the flag has 13 white and red stripes. The red stands for hardiness and valor and the white stands for purity and innocence. As most people say, the 13 stripes stand for the 13 original colonies but a few say that it is a masonic symbol since it has 13.


If someone doesn't say the Pledge of Allegiance does it lessen the meaning of the flag?

Not really... The flag represents our country. The pledge of allegiance was made originally one sentence long, and by a guy who wasn't' even American. So, no, in my opinion, it does not.


Why do you say two when ending a flag ceremony?

Two is the signal to drop the salute, but remain at attention. Two, meaning the second part of a two part salute. One is the salute, Two is dropping the salute.


What were the original words to the pledge of allegiance?

"I pledge allegiance to my Flag and the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." In 1923, the words, "the Flag of the United States of America" were added. "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all." In 1954, in response to the Communist threat of the times, President Eisenhower encouraged Congress to add the words "under God," creating the 31-word pledge we say today.