Carlisle H. Humelsine
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Carlisle Hubbard Humelsine (1915–1989) graduated from the University of Maryland
in 1937. During World War II, he reached the rank of full colonel
at 29, earning the Distinguished Service Medal
and the Bronze Star
. Following the war, he spent six years at the State Department, serving four secretaries of state
including Dean Acheson
and John Foster Dulles
. In 1958, he began a 27-year tenure as president, then chairman, of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Under his leadership, Williamsburg
became one of America’s
most popular historical attractions. Humelsine was chairman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
; and a trustee for the National Geographic Society
, the National Gallery of Art
and the Smithsonian Institution
.
Humelsine has also been linked to the alleged American
secret Majestic-12 group which purportedly addresses extraterrestrial visitation on behalf of the United States Government. A memo from Secretary of State
George C. Marshall, dated from 1947, when Humelsine worked as a senior official at the United States State Department, to Humelsine purportedly concerns the foundation of the Majestic-12 group. The authenticity of these documents has been questioned and it has been suggested that the Memo actually refers to a secret signals intercept program during World War II
known as MAGIC
and was altered by a forger to support the argument for the existence of Majestic-12.
In 2004, Virginia Route 199, in Williamsburg, Virginia
was renamed the "Humelsine Parkway" in honor of Carlisle Humelsine.
University of Maryland, College Park
The University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C...
in 1937. During World War II, he reached the rank of full colonel
Colonel
Colonel , abbreviated Col or COL, is a military rank of a senior commissioned officer. It or a corresponding rank exists in most armies and in many air forces; the naval equivalent rank is generally "Captain". It is also used in some police forces and other paramilitary rank structures...
at 29, earning the Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal (United States)
The Distinguished Service Medal is the highest non-valorous military and civilian decoration of the United States military which is issued for exceptionally meritorious service to the government of the United States in either a senior government service position or as a senior officer of the United...
and the Bronze Star
Bronze Star Medal
The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration that may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. As a medal it is awarded for merit, and with the "V" for valor device it is awarded for heroism. It is the fourth-highest combat award of the...
. Following the war, he spent six years at the State Department, serving four secretaries of state
United States Secretary of State
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence...
including Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson
Dean Gooderham Acheson was an American statesman and lawyer. As United States Secretary of State in the administration of President Harry S. Truman from 1949 to 1953, he played a central role in defining American foreign policy during the Cold War...
and John Foster Dulles
John Foster Dulles
John Foster Dulles served as U.S. Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959. He was a significant figure in the early Cold War era, advocating an aggressive stance against communism throughout the world...
. In 1958, he began a 27-year tenure as president, then chairman, of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Under his leadership, Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
became one of America’s
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
most popular historical attractions. Humelsine was chairman of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is an American member-supported organization that was founded in 1949 by congressional charter to support preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods through a range of programs and activities, including the publication of Preservation...
; and a trustee for the National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society , headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States, is one of the largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, the promotion of environmental and historical...
, the National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art
The National Gallery of Art and its Sculpture Garden is a national art museum, located on the National Mall between 3rd and 9th Streets at Constitution Avenue NW, in Washington, DC...
and the Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, licensing activities, and magazines...
.
Humelsine has also been linked to the alleged American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
secret Majestic-12 group which purportedly addresses extraterrestrial visitation on behalf of the United States Government. A memo from Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State
The United States Secretary of State is the head of the United States Department of State, concerned with foreign affairs. The Secretary is a member of the Cabinet and the highest-ranking cabinet secretary both in line of succession and order of precedence...
George C. Marshall, dated from 1947, when Humelsine worked as a senior official at the United States State Department, to Humelsine purportedly concerns the foundation of the Majestic-12 group. The authenticity of these documents has been questioned and it has been suggested that the Memo actually refers to a secret signals intercept program during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
known as MAGIC
Magic (cryptography)
Magic was an Allied cryptanalysis project during World War II. It involved the United States Army's Signals Intelligence Section and the United States Navy's Communication Special Unit. -Codebreaking:...
and was altered by a forger to support the argument for the existence of Majestic-12.
In 2004, Virginia Route 199, in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg is an independent city located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area of Virginia, USA. As of the 2010 Census, the city had an estimated population of 14,068. It is bordered by James City County and York County, and is an independent city...
was renamed the "Humelsine Parkway" in honor of Carlisle Humelsine.