As the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack approaches, the plaque honoring the police who defended democracy is missing from its required display location, believed to be in storage. House Speaker Mike Johnson has not unveiled the plaque, and the Justice Department is seeking to dismiss a lawsuit from officers demanding its installation. In response, about 100 members of Congress have created makeshift replicas to honor the officers. The absence of the plaque raises concerns about historical memory and the narratives surrounding the events of that day.
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