In this lecture Richard Dolan provides a historical foundation for UFOs and government secrecy. Drawing on official documents acquired through the Freedom of Information Act, he details the extreme levels of interest given to UFOs by the U.S. military and intelligence community, despite public statements to the contrary. One of the reasons Dolan offers for such an interest is that unknown and extraordinary objects have repeatedly violated sensitive U.S. airspace. Frequently, these objects exhibited capabilities far beyond those of military aircraft even today. Dolan’s historical analysis includes the origins and develop- ment of a secrecy/cover-up posture during the cold war, as well as descriptions of several spectacular military encounters with UFOs. The UFO problem has involved military personnel around the world for more than half a century, and is wrapped in secrecy. Over the years, enough pieces of the puzzle have become visible to give us a sense of what the picture looks like. Richard Dolan attempts to use these pieces to construct a clear historical narrative, focusing on the national security dimensions. Because this subject is so widely ridiculed, it is important to stress why it is worthy of serious attention.
Posted on: Thu, 03 Oct 2013 21:00:03 +0000