Majestic 12
A purported secret committee of scientists, military leaders, and government officials formed in 1947 to investigate UFOs and manage alien technology.
Documented record
Known Facts
The Majestic 12 documents first appeared in 1984, provided by anonymous sources to UFO researchers.
The documents claim President Truman created a secret committee to handle the Roswell crash.
The FBI and most government agencies have declared the documents to be hoaxes.
Some researchers argue certain elements may be based on real programs.
The documents contain anachronisms and formatting inconsistent with 1940s government documents.
Supporting claims & documentation
Evidence For
MJ-12 Documents (1984)
SECONDARY SOURCEA series of documents purporting to be official government memos about MJ-12.
SOURCE:Anonymous sources / UFO researchers
Truman-Era UFO Interest
PRIMARY SOURCEDeclassified documents show Truman was briefed on UFOs and established investigation groups.
SOURCE:U.S. National Archives
Counterpoints & criticisms
Evidence Against
FBI Hoax Determination
PRIMARY SOURCEThe FBI concluded the MJ-12 documents were fabricated.
SOURCE:FBI / U.S. Government
Documentary Anachronisms
ANALYSISThe documents contain typography and formatting not available in 1947.
SOURCE:Forensic document analysis
Unresolved inquiries
Open Questions
What was the origin of the MJ-12 documents?
Was there a real group with similar functions?
Why do some elements of the documents align with real history?
Who created the hoax and why?
Chronological record
Timeline
Alleged Truman memo creating MJ-12 (document authenticity disputed).
MJ-12 documents provided to UFO researchers.
FBI declares documents to be hoaxes.
Connected dossiers
Related Investigations
References & further reading
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