CIA Memo on UFOs

Summary

In January 1960, the CIA received student essays on UFOs written under the supervision of Dr. Thornton Page. The memo noted that the papers were interesting and showed a serious intellectual effort to evaluate the evidence. Despite the interest generated, no new supporting information emerged from the exercise. The students succeeded in distinguishing between subjective opinions and objective reporting, reflecting a reasonable approach to the topic. This academic exercise helped keep the UFO discussion alive, though the mystery remained unresolved.