Republics didn’t install a Jan. 6 plaque because of a ‘design problem.’ A simple workaround fixed it

An unexpected twist resolved a three-year standoff over a commemorative plaque honoring the officers who defended the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The solution—adding a small QR code—finally enabled the inclusion of nearly 3,000 names, but the plaque’s hidden location has stirred a fresh round of controversy.

Republics didn’t install a Jan. 6 plaque because of a ‘design problem.’ A simple workaround fixed it