Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Reply to your Note Regarding Gordon H. Scherer
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AI-Generated Summary
This document is an internal CIA memorandum and draft letter from 1960 clarifying that the CIA is not involved in UFO investigations. It confirms that a photograph submitted by a citizen was identified as a hoax by the U.S. Naval Attache.
This document consists of an internal CIA memorandum dated 31 August 1960, addressed to the Deputy Assistant Director for Collection/OEI, regarding a request from Congressman Gordon H. Scherer. The memorandum concerns correspondence from a Mrs. Catharine Carter Golden, who had been writing to the Air Force regarding UFO sightings. The CIA investigated the matter and determined that the Air Force had already addressed Mrs. Golden's inquiries. Specifically, a photograph submitted by Mrs. Golden was evaluated by the U.S. Naval Attache, who concluded that the image was a fabrication created by a freelance photographer known for trick photography. The memorandum emphasizes that the CIA does not concern itself with UFO matters, as the Air Force is the designated agency for public information and investigation in this field. The document includes a draft response to Congressman Scherer, intended to clarify the CIA's lack of involvement and to direct future inquiries to the Air Force. The memorandum concludes with a dismissive remark from the Naval Attache regarding the island of Trinidad, which the author of the memo acknowledges as the officer's private opinion.
It is the reporting officer's private opinion that a flying saucer sighting would be unlikely at the very barren island of Trinidad, as everyone knows Martians are extremely comfort loving creatures.
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Official Assessment
The U.S. Naval Attache evaluation indicates that the picture was false. The photo was taken by a free lance photographer noted for his trick photography.
The CIA maintains that it is not responsible for UFO investigations and that the Air Force is the designated government component for such matters.
Key Persons
- Catharine Carter GoldenCorrespondent regarding UFOs
- Gordon H. SchererCongressman