Declassified UFO / UAP Document
ITEM FOR DIRECTOR'S LOG
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AI-Generated Summary
This 1953 briefing note documents the Federal Civil Defense Administration's interest in a scientific panel report on UFOs and the subsequent referral of the matter to the Office of Scientific Intelligence for further coordination.
This document, dated April 21, 1953, is an internal briefing note prepared for the Director's log by Richard D. Drain, Secretary of the Intelligence Advisory Committee (IAC). The note details a communication from the Administrator of the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA), Administrator Peterson, regarding the subject of unidentified flying objects. Peterson referenced a report previously furnished to the FCDA on March 13, 1953, which had been produced by a panel of scientific consultants in accordance with IAC-D-67 (dated February 18, 1953). In his correspondence, Peterson expressed a continued interest in the subject and suggested that a conference be arranged to facilitate a full discussion on the matter. The note indicates that this correspondence was referred to the Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI), which was tasked with initiating the original report and arranging the requested conference, with potential assistance from the CIA.
The Administrator of the Federal Civil Defense Administration has written the Secretary of the IAC, under date of 18 April, respecting the report of a panel of scientific consultants on the subject of unidentified flying objects.
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Official Assessment
The Administrator of the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA) contacted the Secretary of the Intelligence Advisory Committee (IAC) on April 18, 1953, regarding a report from a panel of scientific consultants on unidentified flying objects. This report had been previously provided to the FCDA on March 13, 1953, pursuant to IAC-D-67. Administrator Peterson expressed interest in the subject and proposed a conference for further discussion. The correspondence was referred to the Office of Scientific Intelligence (OSI) to initiate the original report and coordinate with the CIA.
Key Persons
- Administrator PetersonAdministrator of the Federal Civil Defense Administration