Capitol quietly installs delayed January 6 memorial plaque
TL;DR
A memorial plaque honoring the police who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack was quietly installed at the Capitol’s West Front, years after a federal deadline required it by 2023. The unceremonious installation lists the responding agencies and includes a QR code with officer names, reflecting ongoing political and legal debates over how the day should be commemorated and who is responsible for the memorial.
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