They received hate letters for being in love 50 years ago, but their interracial marriage is still going strong today. (Page 4 ) | September 19, 2024
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The two had fallen in love despite Leslie’s misgivings about her family’s reaction and what it would mean for them if Grahame had to relocate to the United States for Leslie’s work. Grahame visited her in New York after they had been engaged for five months.
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“Knowing my family’s views on mixed marriages, I wanted to know if they would truly accept Grahame and not just tolerate him,” she explained.
Leslie, on the other hand, had nothing to worry about because Grahame was an Australian.
“He lacked the self-consciousness about his situation that many white Americans do.” He readily blended in with my friends…because he liked them. And they both liked him, the men and the females.”
