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Los Angeles interracial couples live amidst curiosity and barriers
In Southern California a visible mixed race scene faces daily pressures and occasional harassment. Bob V. and Lois, both teachers, recall prejudice, surveillance, and rare incidents while pursuing marriage and travel plans. Alisa and John D. recount housing checks and wartime bravado as they navigated public scrutiny and family attitudes in the midcentury era.
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California
Los Angeles
West Coast
East
Southern California
Bob
Lois
Elysian Park
UCLA
FBI
California State College At
San Fernando Valley
Nathaniel Freedland
L. A
Alisa
John D
Mississippi
John
Delta
Bruce Cabot
Johnny
Vietnam
Christine
Buick
Clarksdale
Miss