DOW-UAP-D085_Transmission-of-CIA-Scientific-Advisory-Panel-Rept_1953
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Cronin Security Information CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY WASHINGTON 25, D. C. 13 March 1953 The Honorable The Secretary of Defense Department of Defense Washington 25, D. C. Dear Mr. Secretary: The Director of Central Intelligence has asked that you be furnished a copy of the attached report prepared by a panel of scientists on the subject of "Unidentified Flying Objects." This panel was convened at the direction of General Smith, following the recommendation of the Intelligence Advisory Committee. The conclusions and recommendations may be of interest to you, in that they point out certain potential dangers to national security which are related to the subject and suggest ways of their elimination. Although this Agency does not consider problems arising from sightings of "flying saucers" primarily its concern, we shall be pleased to assist in any appropriate action that you may deem advisable. Copies of this report are also being sent to the Secretary of Defense and to the Chairman, National Security Resources Board. Enclosure DECLASSIFIED NND 8290 15 by LEC NRS, Dts 1/15/75 Security Information This material contains information affecting the national defense of the United States with the meaning of the espionage laws, Title 18, USa, Secs. 193 and 194, and transmission or revelation of which in any manner to an unauthorized person is prohibited by law. Secret, Coat. no. 22640 N0. 91372 DocId:34748472 Page 4