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If you look at some of our older civilized concepts, the idea of "noblesse oblige" occurs in almost all of them (all the ones I can think of) https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictiona...e%20oblige

In other words, the wealthy behave in ways that are frequently NOT shown by those Americans who are among the "newly wealthy" class.  The wealthy (traditionally) are patrons of arts, artists, and culture, helping maintain their country's health and well being by funding projects and giving grants to artists and writers and musicians, enabling them to create objects that delight the senses while pushing the envelope in other ways.  They fund science and scientists (which would include archaeology) and the development of knowledge (university chairs, prizes, libraries, museums)... think of the value of our Smithsonian Institute or National Archives (Smithsonian is due to one wealthy man)  Warren Buffet is a good example of someone who does a lot of charitable work with his money.  

The Nobel prize was the inspiration of one wealthy man.  So was the Pulitzer Prize.

Many of the foundations started by wealthy families also join in global efforts to feed starving people, help refugees, bring medicine to underserved communities (including ones here in America, like the Appalachians.)  These efforts actually PREVENT war and violence -- when there's enough to eat and schools for kids and medicine and free or cheap entertainment (museums, for example) and a peaceful environment where businesses can flourish, crime and violence go down in that area.  Where there is poverty and desperation, violence goes up and can spill over into First World countries.

Although not exclusively Christian (practiced, as I said, in almost all cultures around the world), the idea of noblesse oblige was one of the practices held dear by Christian nobles and rulers in Europe.

Absolutely we forget or don't acknowledge enough those people within the 1% who nobly oblige others and/or causes through generous donations.