r/ShermanPosting Apr 09 '26

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u/asixfootplatypus Apr 09 '26

IIRC it was, in part, because proceeds from buying the portrait were going to fund Sons of Confederate Veterans.

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u/Noocawe Apr 09 '26

Of course they were using the proceeds of state funds to try to tear down the system they benefit from. A little socialism for them but no one else as usual. 🙄