Plaque honoring police who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 displayed after 3-year delay
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A plaque honoring police who defended the Capitol on January 6 was displayed after a three-year delay.
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A plaque honoring police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, was displayed this past weekend, three years after federal law mandated its installation. The plaque's placement followed a period of reported pushback from some supporters of President Donald Trump. This delay occurred despite the bipartisan legislation passed to recognize law enforcement's actions during the incident. The display now formally acknowledges the efforts of officers involved in the Capitol's defense. This development concludes a prolonged debate regarding the recognition of these specific events.
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