Declassified UFO / UAP Document
Letter from Laurence R. Houston to Congressman Joseph E. Karth regarding L. Davidson
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The CIA responds to Congressman Karth regarding L. Davidson's allegations of CIA involvement in UFO-related psychological warfare. The agency denies these claims, stating it has not been involved in such activities since 1953.
This document is a formal response from the General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency, Laurence R. Houston, to Congressman Joseph E. Karth. The letter addresses inquiries made by an individual named L. Davidson regarding the CIA's alleged involvement in UFO-related activities. The CIA explicitly denies Davidson's claims that the agency is withholding information or utilizing UFO reports as a tool for psychological warfare. The document clarifies that the CIA has not participated in any flying saucer activities since the Air Force investigation in 1953. It references the Scientific Advisory Panel report from January 1953, noting that Davidson had been provided with the declassified version of this report. The correspondence includes a table summarizing various letters exchanged between 1958 and 1961 involving Davidson, the DCI, the Air Force, and the Congressman. The CIA maintains that Davidson's accusations are entirely unfounded and that the agency has referred all relevant correspondence to the U.S. Air Force.
In summary, Mr. Davidson's belief that this Agency is involved in the 'flying saucer furor' and is using this as a tool in psychological warfare is entirely unfounded.
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Official Assessment
The CIA is not involved in psychological warfare regarding UFOs, and the agency has not participated in flying saucer activities since the Air Force investigation in 1953.
The CIA denies allegations of withholding information or manipulating public perception regarding UFOs. It asserts that L. Davidson's claims are unfounded.
Key Persons
- Joseph E. KarthCongressman
- L. DavidsonIndividual inquiring about UFOs
- Lawrence J. TackerMajor, U.S. Air Force Executive Officer, Public Information Division
- ChapinRecipient of letter