All Things Strange

Ch13 The Flying Saucers Are Real by Donald Keyhoe


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Chapter 13! This is a fun one, in this chapter Keyhoe gets a hot tip from a questionable informant. Is it real, or just a diversion? 

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Donald Keyhoe was an influential figure in the field of UFOlogy, particularly noted for his advocacy of the extraterrestrial hypothesis concerning UFOs. Here are some key points about his life and contributions:

Background and Career:

  • Donald Edward Keyhoe (June 20, 1897 – November 29, 1988) was an American Marine Corps officer, aviator, and writer.
  • He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1919 and served as a naval aviator in the 1920s.
  • UFO Research and Advocacy:

    • Keyhoe began his involvement with UFOs in the late 1940s. In 1949, he was commissioned by True magazine to write an article about flying saucers. The article, "Flying Saucers Are Real," published in 1950, argued that UFOs were extraterrestrial vehicles and garnered significant public interest.
  • He expanded his article into a book, also titled "The Flying Saucers Are Real" (1950), which became a bestseller.
  • NICAP:

    • In 1956, Keyhoe became a key figure in the National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP), an organization dedicated to investigating UFO sightings and advocating for government transparency regarding UFO information.
  • As the director of NICAP, Keyhoe was a prominent critic of the U.S. government's handling of UFO reports, often accusing it of covering up evidence of extraterrestrial visits.
  • Books and Influence:

    • Keyhoe wrote several influential books on the subject, including "Flying Saucers from Outer Space" (1953), "Flying Saucer Conspiracy" (1955), and "Aliens from Space" (1973).
  • His writings and public statements helped to shape public perception of UFOs during the 1950s and 1960s, promoting the idea that the phenomena were real and possibly of extraterrestrial origin.
  • Legacy:

    • Keyhoe is remembered as a pioneer in UFOlogy who brought the subject to the attention of a wide audience and challenged official secrecy.
  • His efforts contributed to ongoing public and scientific interest in UFOs and the search for extraterrestrial life.
  • Overall, Donald Keyhoe's work played a significant role in the popularization and legitimization of UFO studies, and he remains a key historical figure in the field.

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