WAMU: Why This Billionaire Is Spending A Fortune On Washington’s Monuments

By Editor On Feb 13, 2020 Last updated Feb 13, 2020

David Rubenstein wants to preserve symbols of American democracy — even as the country splinters along partisan lines.

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