UFOs and the National Security State: Chronology of a Cover-up - 1941-1973

Unidentified flying objects have long been a topic of public fascination, but what role have governments played in the phenomenon? Richard M. Dolan's comprehensive study, UFOs and the National Security State, explores the connection between UFOs and the US government's national security strategy from 1941 to 1973. Drawing on hundreds of declassified records and primary sources, Dolan reveals the American military and intelligence communities' involvement with UFOs, including the activities of over 50 military bases and numerous incidents of unknown craft entering sensitive airspace. Dolan's investigation also examines the Roswell controversy, the CIA-sponsored Robertson Panel, and the Condon Committee Report, shedding light on the development of civilian anti-secrecy movements in the 1950s and 1960s. This first volume of a two-part narrative provides a detailed chronological account of the national security dimensions of the UFO phenomenon, offering a unique perspective on a topic that continues to captivate the public's imagination. By analyzing the intersection of UFOs and national security, Dolan provides a nuanced understanding of the government's response to the phenomenon, including the adoption of an official policy and the subsequent "closing of the door" during the Nixon administration.