CIA responds to UFO letter

Summary

In August 1960, a citizen named Mrs. Golden wrote to the CIA asking about a supposed UFO sighting. In her letter, she mentioned a photograph she claimed was taken by an Air Force photographer. The CIA responded clearly: they were not involved in UFO investigations and had no responsibility for the matter. They also stated that any information related to UFOs should be directed to the Air Force, which was designated as the government's lead agency for such issues.

The official reply also criticized the supposed photograph, stating it had not been developed by a third party and there was no evidence it had been taken under official circumstances. The CIA concluded they had no reason to be concerned with letters like Mrs. Golden's, as they were not in a position to make judgments about international matters or had knowledge of such investigations. The letter, though brief, reflected the agency's official stance on UFO rumors and inquiries at the time.