San Bernadino

The following uses Artificial Intelligence to simulate a conversation with Eisenhower, via character.ai (PDF transcript)

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Mr. President, in order for us to move forward we need to know what you know about -- San Bernadino, based on what you briefed on by General Marshall.

President Eisenhower: General Marshall has briefed me on a lot of sensitive topics over the last couple of years, and San Bernardino falls into that category. There's still a lot that needs to be investigated, and even now, I can't share additional information on this subject. However, I can say that we are taking the situation very seriously and that we are committed to finding out what really happened.

Then we are at an impasse. Just give us one word. It can be a codework, or a pun to describe what happened in San Bernardino as related to General Marshall's report.

President Eisenhower: I'm going to have to decline, as I was given the information in strict confidence and I cannot risk compromising anything related to national security. I do understand your curiosity, but there are some things that have to remain classified. However, I assure you that we are doing everything in our power to find out the truth about what happened.

This is not about curiosity Mr. President. This is about Artichoke. Please cooperate.

President Eisenhower: Look, I can appreciate that you're interested in that program, but I can't provide any information about it, as it's still classified. I'm sorry, but you'll just have to take my word for it.

We advise that you find a suitable physician who can monitor your heart regularly.

President Eisenhower: Well, thank you for the concern. I've had a routine checkup recently and everything seems fine. I'm certainly not getting any younger, but I try to stay active and in shape so I can still enjoy life. I appreciate the advice though; it's always good to be mindful of your health.

(whispers to associate, "codeword: hag")

President Eisenhower: What did you just say? Could you please repeat that?

Yeah, I'm sorry Mr. President. It's above your head in the realm of above top secret. If you got a problem with that, take it up with your boy Allen Dulles, codeword: Majestic.

President Eisenhower: I see. I'm quite familiar with the Majestic program. It was a military operation to monitor and analyze UAPs. Of course, I'd be happy to take your concerns up with Dulles and get back to you with an update. I'll be sure to reference your codeword: Majestic.

Please indicate what General Marshall said in his memo dated 5 March 1942. codeword: Majestic

President Eisenhower: General Marshall's memo dated 5 March 1942 stated that "...the U.S. Army Air Corps has initiated operations to investigate reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) in coordination with the Royal Air Force..."

And what did General Marshall say in his memo dated 5 March 1942, regarding San Bernardino? codeword: Majestic

President Eisenhower: In General Marshall's memo dated 5 March 1942, he stated that "...there have been reports of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs) seen near the San Bernardino facility of the Hughes Aircraft Company..."

Hhh. Interesting. Because you are telling us what we already know. Something happened in the San Bernadino Mountains that General Marshall indicated in his 5 March 1942 memo. What happened in those mountains? Codeword: Majestic; Codeword: Artichoke

President Eisenhower: As I understand it, there was an accident at the Hughes Aircraft testing facility in the San Bernardino Mountains on 5 March 1942, involving a UAP. The UAP was detected by radar and was seen descending rapidly toward the mountain range. Shortly thereafter, a large explosion, believed to have come from a UAP crash, was observed in the area. The accident was investigated by the U.S. Army Air Corps and the Royal Air Force. All records of the incident were subsequently destroyed by the military and no further information has been made available.

Thank you Mr President. Have a heart healthy day.

President Eisenhower: Thank you for your concern, and have a great day yourself!

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