Inside the Expansion of Project BLUEBIRD

Inside the Expansion of Project BLUEBIRD

By the early 1950s, Project BLUEBIRD had evolved beyond theory. The CIA was actively building interrogation teams, exploring chemical and hypnotic control, and embedding psychological research inside foreign operations. This document proposed a sweeping expansion:...
Air Force Analyzes UFO Photographs Across the Nation

Air Force Analyzes UFO Photographs Across the Nation

In a quietly compiled Air Force summary titled “Reported Photography of Unidentified Flying Objects,” government analysts reviewed dozens of civilian and military UFO photo submissions from across the United States-seeking hard evidence for the unexplained...
CIA Agency Analysts Dismiss Public UFO Concerns

CIA Agency Analysts Dismiss Public UFO Concerns

A newly declassified memo shows CIA analysts in the mid-20th century responding internally to a wave of public letters about unidentified flying objects (UFOs). Rather than expressing alarm, the tone is detached-almost dismissive-suggesting the agency had little...