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CIA's Role in the Study of UFOs, 1947-90

Event date: Jan 14, 1953
Location: CIA Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Country: United States

Record summary

CIA convened a panel of scientists to evaluate UFO evidence. After 12 hours over four days, concluded UFOs posed no direct threat but recommended a public debunking campaign to reduce reports.

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Review source record CIA Robertson Panel 1953: Secret Program to Debunk and Suppress UFO Reports Open in interactive timeline