Summary
An official plaque meant to honor police officers who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021, event is missing. The plaque is required by law to be displayed at the Capitol, but its current location is unknown. Legal actions and replicas of the plaque are ongoing as efforts to commemorate the event continue.
Key Facts
- A plaque was made to honor law enforcement officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
- The plaque is required by law to be displayed at the Capitol but is currently missing.
- It is believed that the plaque might be in storage, but this is not confirmed.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet officially unveiled the plaque.
- The Architect of the Capitol has not commented due to ongoing federal litigation.
- Around 100 Congress members, mostly Democrats, have posted replicas of the plaque outside their offices.
- The absence of the plaque has led to concerns about forgetting the event and differently interpreted histories taking hold.
- The January 6, 2021, event involved a mob of President Trump's supporters storming the Capitol.
