[Mr. K]

"In 1865, toward the end of the Civil War, Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman promised slaves that they’d receive 40 acres and a mule"

Since when do army generals have the ability to authorize spending tax dollars

[cincinnati65]

"In 1865, toward the end of the Civil War, Union Army General William Tecumseh Sherman promised slaves that they’d receive 40 acres and a mule"

Fine, sue the estate of General William Tecumseh Sherman for breach of promise. Serves him right.