United Press

A major international news agency that operated from 1907 until it merged to become United Press International (UPI) in 1958. UP reporters frequently broke national stories regarding UFO sightings, military press releases, and civilian saucer clubs. Their wire reports heavily influenced public perception of the phenomenon and forced the military to respond to public inquiries.

Played a major role in disseminating UFO sighting reports and shaping the public narrative during the early Cold War.