CIA Letters on UFOs

Summary

In 1960, the CIA received a series of essays on UFOs written by first-year students from Wesleyan University. These papers were reviewed by personnel following the subject. Although no individual comments were made, the intellectual quality of the essays was praised. The CIA acknowledged the students' effort to separate subjective views from objective reporting. Despite fresh perspectives, no new substantial positions emerged. The thank you letter from the CIA reflects interest in the topic and the involvement of new thinkers. The document encloses a historical view of academic engagement with a subject that still sparks curiosity.