Claims
EO 10501, EO 11652 and EO 12356 reshaped the classification system (1953, 1972, 1982)
Documented · occurred What these labels mean →EO 10501 (Eisenhower, 1953) set three classification levels and abolished 'Restricted'; EO 11652 (Nixon, 1972) and EO 12356 (Reagan, 1982) further revised the system.
Evidence
| Relation | Record | Note |
|---|---|---|
| documents | govinfo.gov | 18 FR, 10 Nov 1953: EO 10501; classification 'shall be limited to three categories' |
| documents | govinfo.gov | 37 FR, 10 Mar 1972: EO 11652, Classification and Declassification of National Security Information |
| documents | archives.gov | NARA codification: EO 12356 of Apr. 2, 1982, National security information |
Sources
| Source | Relation | At |
|---|---|---|
| UFO secrecy architecture (UAP Gerb Vol 1) | reports |
Claim
EO 10501 (Eisenhower, 1953) set three classification levels and abolished 'Restricted'; EO 11652 (Nixon, 1972) and EO 12356 (Reagan, 1982) further revised the system.