Walking in the Footsteps of History: JFK's visit to Yosemite

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Saturday, June 18, 2016
Walking in the Footsteps of History: JFK's visit to Yosemite
Walking in the Footsteps of History: JFK's visit to YosemitePresident Obama follows in the footsteps of President John F. Kennedy, who was the last sitting president to visit Yosemite National Park in 1962.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- President Obama follows in the footsteps of President John F. Kennedy, who was the last sitting president to visit Yosemite National Park in 1962.

Like Mr. Obama, President Kennedy flew into Castle Air Force Base-- which was an active facility at the time.

Take a look and a listen to what he said while in Atwater-- before boarding Marine One to Yosemite in the video above.

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