Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Correspondence regarding inquiries from Major Donald E. Keyhoe
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The CIA acknowledged an inquiry from NICAP Director Donald E. Keyhoe regarding aerial phenomena. The agency referred the matter to the Department of the Air Force, citing their primary jurisdiction over the subject.
This document is a formal memorandum dated April 4, 1958, issued by the Central Intelligence Agency. It serves as a response to a letter dated March 23, 1958, sent by Major Donald E. Keyhoe (Ret.), who was serving as the Director of NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena). The memorandum, signed by J. S. Earman, Executive Officer, acknowledges receipt of Major Keyhoe's inquiries on behalf of Mr. Dulles. The CIA informs Major Keyhoe that because the subject matter of his inquiry falls under the primary jurisdiction of the Department of the Air Force, his letter has been forwarded to that department for an appropriate response. The document includes a distribution list indicating copies were sent to various internal offices, including the Secretary of the Air Force (Attn: Maj. L. J. Thacker) and ADSI (Attn: Mr. Lexow).
Since this subject is of primary concern to the Department of the Air Force, we have referred your letter to that Department for appropriate reply.
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Official Assessment
Since this subject is of primary concern to the Department of the Air Force, we have referred your letter to that Department for appropriate reply.
Key Persons
- Donald E. KeyhoeMajor (Ret.)
- DullesRecipient of original inquiry
- L. J. ThackerMajor, Secretary of the Air Force
- LexowRecipient of distribution