The CIA
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The CIA, the United States' Central Intelligence Agency, is responsible for collecting intelligence outside the country. Its documents, along with those from other agencies, also record reports of unidentified objects in the sky. However, the mere appearance of a report in a document does not prove what was seen or what caused the phenomenon.
On this page, you'll find records, letters, and articles about sightings reported to the CIA and documents from the Cold War era. Some summaries describe the content of the report, while others merely state that the record exists — so it's important to distinguish between what the document says and what remains unknown.
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Common questions about The CIA
What is the CIA?
The CIA is the United States' Central Intelligence Agency, responsible for collecting and analyzing intelligence from outside the country. It is not a standard investigative police force.
Do CIA documents prove that aliens visited Earth?
No. A document mentioning a sighting or report proves that the information was recorded, but not necessarily what was seen in the sky or what its source was.
Did the CIA investigate UFOs?
The agency's archives and publications contain documents about reports and sightings, alongside broader engagement with the phenomenon during the Cold War. The details and conclusions vary from document to document.
What can I find on the CIA page?
This page features documents and records about sightings, letters, and publications related to unidentified objects. Some summaries provide details, while others do not specify what was seen.
Why are Cold War-era UFO documents interesting?
They show how reports of aerial phenomena were documented alongside security, aviation, and intelligence matters. However, historical documentation is not, in itself, confirmation of a specific explanation.
