Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence from Philip G. Strong to Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker
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A 1961 letter from Brigadier General Philip G. Strong to Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker acknowledging receipt of Tacker's book on flying saucers. The author expresses hope that the book will help clarify public confusion regarding UFOs.
This document is a formal letter dated January 10, 1961, from Brigadier General (Ret'd) Philip G. Strong to Lt. Colonel Lawrence J. Tacker of the United States Air Force Office of Information. The purpose of the correspondence is to acknowledge receipt of a book authored by Lt. Colonel Tacker regarding flying saucers. General Strong expresses his appreciation for the gift and notes that he has read approximately half of the book, finding it 'extremely interesting and well presented.' He further expresses his hope that the publication will assist in clarifying public confusion regarding UFOs. However, Strong also acknowledges the existence of a 'lunatic fringe' that he believes will remain unconvinced of the Air Force's objectivity and forthrightness on the subject. The letter concludes with well wishes for the success of the book.
Unfortunately, there seems to be a fair sized "lunatic fringe" that will never be really convinced of Air Force objectivity and forthrightness on this subject.
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Key Persons
- Lawrence J. TackerLt. Colonel, Office of Information, United States Air Force