UFOS: A HISTORY - January - June 1960

This document is a historical compilation by Loren E. Gross, titled 'The Fifth Horseman of the Apocalypse: UFOS: A History, January - June 1960.' It provides a detailed, chronological account of UFO sightings, government correspondence, and public discourse regarding Unidentified Aerial Phenomena during the first half of 1960. The text documents numerous specific incidents globally, including sightings in Australia, the United States, Brazil, and England. A significant portion of the document focuses on the tension between civilian UFO research organizations, specifically NICAP and APRO, and the United States Air Force, particularly regarding the handling of Project Blue Book files and the release of information to the public. The document highlights the efforts of figures such as Major Lawrence J. Tacker, Dr. J. Allen Hynek, and Admiral R. H. Hillenkoetter in the ongoing debate over UFO transparency and national security. It also includes transcripts of internal Air Force memoranda, correspondence between researchers and military officials, and press clippings that illustrate the public's growing interest and the military's attempts to manage or dismiss these reports. The compilation serves as a primary source record of the UFO phenomenon's cultural and political impact during this period, emphasizing the persistent, often adversarial, relationship between civilian investigators and government agencies.