CIA responds to UFO reports

Summary

In 1958, the CIA responded to a military officer regarding several declassified documents related to UFO sightings. The letter indicates that copies of scientific reports held in the agency's files had been shared, and it mentions that correspondence had been forwarded to others for review. Although the text is partially damaged, it is clear that the CIA was handling information on unidentified aerial phenomena in an official capacity. This type of communication reflects institutional interest in UFOs during the Cold War.

The response also refers to a person named Major Thacker, who appears to have requested information. The CIA assured that three copies of a scientific report had been shared, suggesting prior investigations into the topic. While the document does not reveal specific details, its existence confirms that U.S. authorities were taking UFO reports seriously and coordinating responses across departments.