Considering how pervasive interracial marriage is, certainly in American society, it is rare we get to see it depicted on film.
Considering our history, I can think of nothing more American than an immigrant.
It's defeatist to harp on what might have been, and yet, it's hard to resist considering what might have been.
That was the thing about being bereaved. People were overcome with sympathy. They did things for you without even considering whether or not it was the right thing to do.
Governments are best classified by considering who are the 'somebodies' they are in fact endeavouring to satisfy.