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How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt II

Stuff You Should Know

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The UFO Surge of 1952

This chapter examines the dramatic increase in UFO sightings in 1952, including a notable event where the Air Force engaged unidentified objects over Washington. It discusses the public's fascination fueled by a Life magazine article and the CIA's attempts to control the narrative while investigating these phenomena. Additionally, it touches on the intersection of UFOs and media during the Cold War, highlighting concerns over public perception and national security.

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