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June 17, 1986 High atop the Rhode Island capitol in Providence, a bronze likeness of "The Independent Man" keeps watch over a state that historically has put the ideal of individual liberty before all others.

Many of these spectacular homes are open for tourists and offer an inside glimpse into the lives of America's high society.

Sobriquet pronounced sO-bri-kA or sO-bri-ket means "descriptive name.

" The legendary mansions of Newport overlook the ocean at Narragansett Bay.

The State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations The smallest state of the union, Rhode Island, also has the longest official name of any of the states: "State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations".

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The release of the Rhode Island quarter completes the release of all of the commemorative quarters for the 13 Original Colonies and states.

Full-color photos bring to life the story of Rhode Island.

" Governor Lincoln Almond For more about the state commemorative quarters,.

The Ocean State Official This nickname was formulated to attract tourism to Rhode Island and appears on non-commercial license plates.