Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Letter from Allen W. Dulles to Honorable Gordon H. Scherer regarding George Adamski's book
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The CIA Director informed Representative Gordon H. Scherer that the agency has no jurisdiction to investigate claims made in George Adamski's book 'Inside The Space Ships'. The CIA stated it is barred by statute from law-enforcement activities and does not comment on the truth of published materials.
This document is a formal letter dated October 4, 1955, from Allen W. Dulles, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, to Representative Gordon H. Scherer. The letter serves as a response to an inquiry forwarded by Representative Scherer on behalf of a constituent, Thomas H. Eickhoff. Mr. Eickhoff had raised concerns regarding the content of George Adamski's book, 'Inside The Space Ships.' Dulles explains that the CIA is prohibited by the National Security Act of 1947 from engaging in law-enforcement, subpoena, or internal-security functions. Consequently, the agency cannot investigate potential mail fraud related to the book's claims. Furthermore, Dulles clarifies that it is not the policy of the CIA to comment on the veracity of published statements or the authenticity of photographs contained within such books. He concludes by suggesting that the subject matter of Adamski's book would be more appropriately addressed by the Department of Defense or the National Science Foundation. The original letter from Mr. Eickhoff was returned to Representative Scherer for his files.
The questions which Mr. Eickhoff has raised in his letter to you are largely outside of the jurisdiction of this Agency.
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Official Assessment
The CIA is barred by statute from law-enforcement functions and does not comment on the truth or falsity of material in books.
The CIA states it has no jurisdiction over the matters raised by Mr. Eickhoff regarding George Adamski's book, suggesting the Department of Defense or National Science Foundation might be more appropriate.
Key Persons
- Gordon H. SchererMember of the House of Representatives
- Thomas H. EickhoffAuthor of a letter enclosed by Representative Scherer
- George AdamskiAuthor of the book 'Inside The Space Ships'