National Monuments Foundation
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| Type | Non-Profit Foundation |
|---|---|
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) |
| Purpose | Arts, Culture, and Humanities |
| Leader | Rodney Mims Cook Jr. |
The National Monuments Foundation is a non-profit organization that builds monuments, including the World Athletes Monument and the Millennium Gate.
History and activities
[edit]It is run by Rodney Mims Cook Jr. who has also been appointed twice by President Trump to the US Commission of Fine Arts which reviews and approves monuments in Washington, D.C.[1][2][3]
The foundation has also attracted supporters among the tech right who have an affinity with the classics like Joe Lonsdale.[4][2] The foundation created an exhibit about the life of Andrew Young that had been displayed at three colleges in mid-2024.[5][6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Helmore, Edward (2026-01-31). "Trump wants to build 250ft Washington DC arch that dwarfs Lincoln Memorial – report". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- 1 2 Dellinger, A. J. (2025-10-18). "Tech Bros Are Obsessed With Statue-Maxxing". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ Kelly, Kieran (February 2, 2026). "'Arc de Trump' threatens to dwarf Washington monuments". The Telegraph.
- ↑ Alexander, Sophie (October 17, 2025). "America's Tech Right Is Obsessed With Building Giant Statues". Bloomberg.
- ↑ "Traveling exhibit details life of Andrew Young, diplomat, civil rights icon". AP News. 2024-06-21. Retrieved 2026-03-08.
- ↑ Farrington, Brendan (2024-08-08). "Andrew Young returns to south Georgia city where he first became pastor for exhibit on his life". AP News. Retrieved 2026-03-08.