Well, he couldn't (easily) have a Turkish girlfriend in the 50's. On the other hand, for perspective, he would be welcomed, as an American, in most (if not all) of the islamic countries. You know, like all those expats living in Tangier.

Also: segregating not by race but by income, trailer folks and poor blacks are still effectively not allowed to live in the same neighborhoods as rich white folks. And not only because they can't afford it.