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This Couple from 1948 Got Married, Shunned by Society & Family – Still Alive & In Love Today

In today’s heartwarming story, the couple has practically struggled for love. It tells the story of Mary and Jake, two people who met in the 1940s and fell in love despite societal and familial barriers.

They stayed together, married, and were shunned by society, but they didn’t give up. They’re still living and happily married today.
Mary is from the United Kingdom, while Jake is from Trinidad. Jake was an American Air Force man stationed at Burtonwood Base in the United Kingdom. At the same time, Mary was undergoing typist training. Mary lived near the Burtonwood Base, and they both attended the same technical college. Read the full article here ▶