JFK's 1943 UFO Sighting

Summary

A declassified document reveals an intriguing link between John F. Kennedy and a UFO sighting. In 1943, an elderly woman recounted to JFK an encounter with an unidentified flying object. On a very hot night, while resting in a bedroom with her head on a pillow, she heard a soft humming and looked up to see a large object with lights, described as a cartwheel. The object came from the northeast, passed over Laurel, and headed toward Washington. The witness lost sight of it as it passed over the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks. Although she told her family about the sighting, she didn't call them over because she feared missing the chance to see it. Years later, hearing an astronaut's report reminded her of her own experience, prompting her to recall the incident.

The official report attributed the sighting to psychological causes, yet the detailed description and connection to JFK give this case a unique touch. The handwritten letter, dated 1943, shows how even public figures could be witnesses to unexplained phenomena. Although no further action was taken, the testimony reflects the curiosity and mystery surrounding UFO sightings.