Roswell 1978–2000: The Disinformation Era That Built a National UFO Myth

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Roswell evolved from a forgotten incident into the defining American UFO myth through conflicting early accounts (notably Jesse Marcel Sr.), deliberate disinformation (William Moore and Richard Doty), sensational media hoaxes (Ray Santilli’s alien autopsy), and official denials, ultimately becoming an industry and destination by 2000 while the core mystery remained unresolved.

The Mythology Machine
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The Mythology Machine

Between 1978 and 2000, Roswell transformed from a forgotten local incident into the defining UFO event in American history. Some of that transformation was accidental. Some of it was manufactured by people working for the government, who later confessed.