CIA responds to UFO letters

Summary

In May 1958, the CIA met with an official to plan how to respond to two letters from a citizen asking questions about unidentified flying objects. One letter was addressed to the Department of Transportation and another to its executive officer. The plan was to keep the reply formal, avoid sensitive information, and inform the citizen that the matter was under the Air Force's jurisdiction. Coordination with a USAF officer was also arranged to handle the issue, ensuring communication between the involved parties.

After the meeting, a call was made to Major Tacker, who confirmed he had already replied to one of the letters. It was also mentioned that copies of the correspondence would be sent to the CIA for follow-up. The official involved was unsure if a senior naval officer had been contacted but promised to look into it. These exchanges show how authorities handled UFO topics with discretion, avoiding public information that could cause alarm or speculation.