An overwhelming 95% of Americans know about UFOs, with 57% believing in their existence. Former US Presidents Carter and Reagan claimed to have seen one. Many in the U.S., including “UFOlogists,” suspect the government, particularly the CIA, of concealing UFO information, a belief prevalent since the late 1940s. (See Note 1)
In 1947, near Roswell, New Mexico, an unidentified object crashed, sparking widespread speculation and “conspiracy theories” (wink wink). While initial reports suggested it was a “flying disc,” the U.S. military stated it was a weather balloon. However, due to the military’s quick retrieval of the debris and the secrecy that followed, many believed it was the crash of an extraterrestrial spacecraft. Over the years, this event has become a significant part of UFO lore, leading to numerous investigations, both official and unofficial. The debate over what truly happened continues to this day.
Archival Footage: Witness Interviews Available for Scholarly Review:
We wish to inform you of the recent addition of video recordings in our US National Archives category. These footages contain interviews with primary and secondary witnesses of this historical occurrence. It offers an objective perspective, allowing everyone such as yourselves – as well as academics – to dissect and analyze the testimonies for yourselves.
We believe that this repository can serve as a significant resource for research, and academic pursuits, given its rigorous documentation and preservation. We encourage you to access and scrutinize these materials to further your data research and scholarly endeavors. You can find these videos on the US National Archives YouTube channel as well.
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Note 1: Summary of – “CIAs Role in the Study of UFOs, 1947-90” – By: Gerald K. Haines