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Rhode Island Historically Speaking Patch
Rhode Island is the smallest state in the U.S., covering 1,214 square miles and measuring 48 miles north to south and 37 miles east to west.
Rhode Island is one of the original US 13 colonies.
The state bird is a Rhode Island Red Chicken. (as shown on the patch)
Newport was the location of the first polo field in the US and where The US Open began.
Since it is a coastal state it has 21 lighthouses. (one is located on the patch)
The Rhode Island motto is “Hope.”
Providence has the most number of donut shops per person in the US.
The headquarters of Hasbro Toys is in Pawtucket. You may see Mr. Potato Head on some of their license plates.
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