UFOs Over the White House

During the famous 1952 Washington UFO wave, unidentified objects penetrated the most restricted airspace in America—directly over the White House and Capitol Building—tracked on multiple radar systems.

The Intrusion

On July 19-20 and 26-27, 1952, objects were tracked over White House and Capitol in restricted airspace. This was unprecedented.

Radar Tracking

Multiple stations including Washington National Airport and Andrews Air Force Base had independent confirmation of same objects with solid returns.

The Restricted Zone

This was the most protected airspace: Presidential residence, Capitol Building, Pentagon nearby, maximum security. UFOs penetrated.

Jet Scramble

F-94 interceptors from Delaware scrambled to intercept. Objects vanished when jets arrived in a cat and mouse game.

Visual Confirmation

Multiple witnesses including ground observers, pilots, radar operators, and airline crews all had consistent reports.

National Security

Major concern: How could this happen? No identification, no explanation, security failure. Alarming.

Press Conference

On July 29, 1952, Pentagon held briefing, largest since WWII. General Samford spoke, temperature inversion claimed, but public skeptical.

Significance

The most dramatic intrusion into restricted American airspace, demonstrating apparent immunity from interception.

Legacy

The 1952 Washington incidents showed that UFOs could penetrate the most protected airspace in America with impunity, raising profound questions about national security.