And even today remnants are embedded in society and culture not just in the u.s. but all over the world.
Ive had discussions with some borderline racist acquaintances of mine. I ask them if they remember life with their grandparents and shyt. They always say yeah...birthdays, holidays....baby sittings, visits and have all these stories to tell about them. World War 2, having the house and kids, etc.
Then I say 'and what do you think a black person your age hears from their grand parents?" Their grand parents spent their first 20-30 years of life segregated and witnessed the struggle first hand. That shyt is not as far in the past as these insecure white people want to feel it is.