Correspondence regarding Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) and Congressional Hearings

This document is a compilation of correspondence between U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and various constituents regarding Unidentified Flying Phenomena (UFOs) between 1965 and 1966. The correspondence reveals a consistent pattern: constituents, many of whom are members of the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP), write to Senator Kennedy expressing concern over the Air Force's handling of UFO reports, alleging secrecy, censorship, and the need for open Congressional hearings. Senator Kennedy consistently responds by acknowledging their interest, stating that he has inquired with the Department of the Air Force on their behalf, and providing the official Air Force response. The Air Force responses, typically signed by officers from the Office of Legislative Liaison, maintain that the investigation of UFOs is the responsibility of the Air Force under the unclassified project 'Blue Book.' They assert that there is no truth to allegations of censorship, that results are made available to bona fide researchers, and that investigations have consistently shown reported phenomena to be man-made objects, atmospheric conditions, or celestial bodies. The correspondence also highlights the role of NICAP in lobbying for Congressional attention and the eventual involvement of the University of Colorado in conducting an independent study of UFO reports, which the Senator frequently cites in his later responses to constituents.