CIA and Adamski UFO Book

Summary

In 1955, the CIA responded to a query about George Adamski's book *Inside the Space Ships*. The agency clarified that it had no jurisdiction over security matters or the authenticity of accounts included in the book. The letter, addressed to the Secretary of State, noted that the subject was beyond its legal and policy functions. It also suggested that the book might fall under the responsibility of the Department of Defense or the National Science Foundation. The official response emphasized the impossibility of commenting on the truth of the contents of the book.

The original letter from Thomas H. Lickhoff was returned to the sender as part of the process. The CIA reiterated that it did not comment on the authenticity of testimonies or the truth of facts presented in external publications. This response reflected a clear institutional stance: to avoid involvement in entertainment-related matters or investigations outside its jurisdiction. Although Adamski was a controversial figure in the UFO world, the CIA did not wish to give his work or claims official validity.