The Rest Is Classified 60. The Truth About UFOs: The CIA's Alien Obsession (Ep 3)
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Jun 29, 2025 In 1955, a senator's sighting of a mysterious orb sparked intrigue into the CIA's UFO investigations. The agency, fearing Soviet technology more than alien life, launched secretive programs that only stoked public fascination with conspiracies. The discussion reveals how the iconic U-2 spy plane inadvertently linked to UFO sightings, fueling a narrative of secrecy and cover-ups. Explore an unexpected UFO incident involving a Chicago tape and how Cold War tensions shaped perceptions of extraterrestrial encounters.
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CIA's Cold War UFO Fear
- The CIA became involved with UFOs mainly due to fears of Soviet technological or psychological warfare, not because of extraterrestrials.
- They worried UFO sightings could be a way for Soviets to disrupt US air defenses and society during the Cold War.
UFOs as Psychological Warfare Tool
- The CIA feared Soviet use of UFO reports as psychological warfare to sow confusion in US air defenses and undermine government trust.
- They believed UFO hysteria could degrade American democracy and sought to bring this to the National Security Council.
CIA Suspects Soviet Influence
- The CIA suspected some UFO groups in the US might be Soviet-run to subvert society from within.
- They monitored organizations like the Civilian Flying Sorcerer Investigators fearing influence used to destroy American democracy.