This patriotic definitive stamp was issued with a sense of urgency and purpose following the attacks of September 11, 2001. The design combines two powerful national symbols: the American flag and the Statue of Liberty. The phrase "United We Stand," a watchword of the American Revolution, was chosen to capture the spirit of national solidarity that swept the country. The stamp was released quickly to provide a way for Americans to express their patriotism on their mail. It served not just as postage, but as a statement of resilience and a tribute to the enduring strength of the nation in one of its darkest hours.