Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Memorandum regarding request for evaluation of flying saucer photographs
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AI-Generated Summary
A 1957 memorandum details an intelligence officer's refusal to evaluate UFO photographs for a private citizen's television program. The document highlights concerns regarding potential public 'repercussions or flaps' related to U.F.O. inquiries.
This memorandum, dated December 12, 1957, documents an interaction regarding five photographs of 'flying saucers.' On December 10, 1957, the author returned these photographs to an unnamed individual. During their meeting, the individual requested that the author provide an intelligence evaluation of the images, which the author declined, stating it was 'very doubtful' that such an evaluation would be made. The individual explained that he was attempting to produce a television show to brief the public on U.F.O.s and wished to use the photographs to keep the public informed. The individual further asked if he could mention on the program that an intelligence organization had viewed the photos, to which the author replied in the negative. Finally, the individual inquired about writing to the 'Director' to request an opinion on the photos for use on television. The author refused to provide advice on this course of action, stating that the individual would have to make his own decision as a U.S. citizen. The author concludes the memorandum by noting it is being forwarded to address potential interest and to prevent any 'repercussions or flaps.'
This memo is being forwarded for any interest it may have and to prevent any repercussions or flaps.
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Official Assessment
The author returned five photographs of flying saucers to an unnamed individual. The individual requested an intelligence evaluation of the photos for use on a television program, which the author declined to provide. The author also declined to advise the individual on whether to write to the 'Director' for an opinion, leaving the decision to the individual.
Key Persons
- [illegible]Individual requesting evaluation of photographs for a TV show