President John F. Kennedy visits San Diego in 1963

President John Fitzgerald Kennedy made a visit to San Diego on June 6, 1963, just a few months before he was tragically assassinated. This 30-minute News 8 special includes some of the highlights of Kennedy's trip from the cheers at his arrival to the presidential motorcade which made its way through San Diego along El Cajon Boulevard. San Diegans lined the streets to catch a glimpse of JFK as marching bands played. President John F. Kennedy next made his way to San Diego State College's commencement where he was given an honorary doctor of law degree. Kennedy also delivered a commencement address to about 30,000 people at San Diego State University's Aztec Bowl. Also on President Kennedy's itinerary was a stop at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego where he was greeted by a 21-gun salute, visited receiving barracks, observed drills, and addressed military personnel. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/throwback/presidents-john-f-kennedy-richard-nixon-gerald-ford-jimmy-carter-and-ronald-reagan-visit-san-diego/509-eb109e96-a012-472c-867c-5dfde63e4eb5