October 7, 1976🇬🇩Disclosure
Sir Eric Gairy Addresses UN General Assembly: Urges UFO Recognition as International Problem
The Prime Minister of Grenada, Sir Eric Gairy, addresses the U.N. General Assembly on October 7, 1976, urging recognition of UFOs as a serious international scientific problem. 'One wonders why the existence of UFOs, or flying saucers as they are sometimes called, continue to remain a secret....' The U.N. takes no action but this marks the beginning of Gairy's sustained inquiries into UFOs at the U.N., which will continue for several years.
Background
1. On October 7, 1976, Sir Eric Gairy, the Prime Minister of Grenada, addressed the United Nations General Assembly. He urged the UN to recognize UFOs as a serious international scientific problem. Gairy questioned why the existence of UFOs continued to remain a secret.
The Incident Sir Eric Gairy, in his address to the UN General Assembly on October 7, 1976, spoke about UFOs. He referred to them as "flying saucers." He expressed his concern about the lack of open discussion and investigation into the phenomenon.
Investigation The provided text does not detail any specific investigation triggered by Gairy's address.
Significance Sir Eric Gairy's address to the UN General Assembly is significant as an example of a head of state openly advocating for the recognition and study of UFOs. It highlights a period where the topic of UFOs was being brought to the attention of international bodies. It demonstrates an attempt to legitimize the study of UFOs on a global scale.
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