After5NewYork - Inside UFOs: The Cover-Up Begins

Join a history educator and researcher for Inside UFOs: The Cover-Up Begins , an engaging conversation tracing how the UFO narrative took shape between 1947 and 1960. From reported sightings and declassified government files to the rise of Hollywood fascination, media sensationalism, and growing public suspicion.

Together, we’ll examine what was happening behind the scenes within the military and government, including early investigations, internal debates, and the origins of secrecy surrounding unidentified aerial phenomena. At the same time, we’ll explore how UFOs became embedded in American culture through film, emerging public figures, congressional pressure, and a rapidly evolving national conversation.

This isn’t a lecture about blind belief. It’s a thoughtful, accessible look at how history, politics, media, and public imagination combined to create one of the most enduring mysteries of the modern era. Expect surprising stories, historical context, and plenty of “wait… that actually happened?” moments along the way. Curiosity encouraged.

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About The Speaker:
Anthony DeLorenzo is a history educator and researcher with over a decade of experience teaching and communicating complex ideas to both high school and college students. Over the past five years, they have conducted in-depth research into the UFO (UAP) phenomenon, approaching the subject through a lens of critical inquiry, historical analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. Currently a PhD student in Education with two graduate degrees, their work focuses on examining primary source military documents dating back to 1947 to better understand how the UFO narrative has evolved and how public perception has been shaped over time. They are the editor and co-author of UFOs: Who Knows?, a frequent podcast guest, and a featured speaker at the 2025 Pine Bush UFO Fair, with a forthcoming book that aims to challenge assumptions and present well-supported conclusions about one of the most misunderstood topics of our time.

Good to know before you come:

• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
• This is a participatory event
• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate

Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!

Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in - it's your experience to enjoy.

Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!

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