Correspondence Relating to Project Blue Book, 1955

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George Tzarkin
505 West End Avenue
New York 24, N.Y.
February 8, 1955.

United States Air Force
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sirs:

I was profoundly shaken upon reading Major Keyhoe's, "Flying Saucers from Outer Space." A revelation to me, it amounted to an unofficial Air Force admission of the existence of these interplanetary objects. A February 6, Associated Press dispatch reported that a mysterious explosion of terrific force shock the west coast of New Zealand's South Island. Synonymously a cigar-shaped object emitting a dazzling light was sighted, travelling at a high speed as it disappeared into the horizon.

The world must be prepared both psychologically and materially in the event of any sudden maneuver by these hypothetical aliens. If we are under surveillance by flying saucers I hope that we are nature enough to reconcile ourselves to that reality. However it would be infinitely worse if we followed a policy of see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil. It would be suicidal to lull ourselves into a childish sense of security.

It is imperative that you express your candid and firm belief as to the nature of these, "Unidentified Flying Objects" to the public. MUCH hinges on your prompt action.

P.S. Kindly answer my letter. Thank you.

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