Jan. 6 plaque installed at U.S. Capitol after 3-year delay

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by Ashleigh Fields
March 8, 2026
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A plaque honoring law enforcement who protected the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot was installed.

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A plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot was installed on Saturday. The installation occurred three years after the event, following a delay in its placement. The plaque, located within the Capitol, states it honors "extraordinary individuals who bravely protected and defended this symbol of democracy." This action formally recognizes the efforts of law enforcement personnel during the breach.

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A plaque honoring law enforcement officers who protected the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been installed.

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