Morris K. Jessup
Gained attention in 1955 when he wrote book arguing extraterrestrial hypothesis.
Morris K. Jessup was an American astronomer and ufologist, born on March 20, 1900, and died on April 29, 1959. He earned a master's degree in astronomy from the University of Michigan in 1926. Jessup's interest in astronomy led to his employment at several observatories, but it was his fascination with unidentified flying objects (UFOs) that cemented his place in the annals of ufology.
Jessup authored several books on the subject of UFOs, most notably "The Case for the UFO" in which he theorized that unidentified flying objects represented visitations from technologically advanced extraterrestrial beings. This book became quite influential in UFO circles and is often cited by enthusiasts and researchers.
In a bizarre twist, Jessup became embroiled in what is known as the "Philadelphia Experiment" saga. After he published his book, Jessup received correspondence from a man named Carlos Allende, who claimed the U.S. Navy had succeeded in making a ship, the USS Eldridge, invisible during an experiment in 1943. The controversy surrounding these claims and Jessup's subsequent involvement in trying to validate them remains a topic of speculation and conspiracy theories.
Tragically, Jessup's life ended in suicide in 1959, under circumstances that some conspiracy theorists suggest were related to his UFO research and the dark forces they believe are intent on keeping such matters secret. Despite his untimely death, Jessup's contributions to the study of UFO phenomena continue to be recognized by those within the ufological community.
