John F. Kennedy was no stranger to San Diego. He visited our county both as a candidate and after he was elected as our 35th President. His last visit here was in June 1963, just five months before his assassination. “This is the state that we must carry on November 8th,” said then-candidate Kennedy to a cheering crowd of San Diegans at Lindbergh Field. He made the remarks during a quick trip to San Diego just six days before the election. Kennedy was interviewed there by CBS 8 anchor Harold Keen. “Your brother, Ted Kennedy, is going to spend about three and a half days down here. Does that indicate San Diego County is a very critical area?” Keen asked. “It’s key,” Kennedy replied. “It's a large county in the United States. California has 32 electoral votes. It's going to be most important.” MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/national/jfk-assassination-60-years-later/509-d11c18c3-a40f-4dbe-b1d1-a762eea4c7f4