The year 1897 marks a pivotal point in the history of UFO phenomena. Reports of strange, unidentified objects in the sky began to emerge, capturing the attention of both the public and military officials. This period saw the inception of secretive efforts to retrieve and study these mysterious objects. The Pentagon’s involvement, as revealed by the declassified photos, highlights the seriousness with which these sightings were taken, even in the early days of modern technology.