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# Edward J. Ruppelt

(1923–1960)   Military Officer

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Edward J. Ruppelt was a military officer.

## Quick Facts About Edward J. Ruppelt

Born July 17, 1923

Died September 15, 1960

Profession Military Officer

## About Edward J. Ruppelt

American UFO researcher (1923–1960)... \| Edward James Ruppelt was a United States Air Force officer probably best known for his involvement in Project Blue Book, a formal governmental study of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). He is generally credited with coining the term "unidentified flying object", to replace the terms "flying saucer

##  Quotes by Edward J. Ruppelt

> [This report has been difficult to write because it involves something that doesn't officially exist. It is well known that ever since…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/edward-j-ruppelt/this-report-has-been-difficult-to-write-because-it-involves-something/)

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