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The U.S. is linked to unidentified anomalous phenomena through historical government investigations and reports, such as the 1952 Air Force acknowledgments [1] and the 'Preliminary Assessment' report [2]. Furthermore, the country has been a central hub for both public interest [3] and private research organizations [4] dedicated to studying these phenomena, despite the termination of official government studies [5].
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Unidentified flying object - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 3 facts
referenceThe 'Preliminary Assessment: Unidentified Aerial Phenomena' report observed that UAPs likely lack a single explanation but identified airborne clutter and foreign adversary systems as objects that pose safety of flight issues and potential challenges to the United States.
claimSome scientists and scientific organizations cite the termination of official governmental studies in the United States as a reason for not investigating unidentified flying objects.
claimPrivate organizations dedicated to the study of unidentified flying objects have played an important role in the field since 1952, when the first such group was formed in the United States.
Disclosure movement - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 2 facts
claimIn 1952, the United States Air Force acknowledged receiving reports from credible observers regarding unidentified aerial phenomena, but stated that there was no consistent pattern or purpose that suggested a menace to the United States.
claimBarack Obama commented on the rising interest in unidentified flying objects in the United States.