Reagan-Spielberg ET Screening: 'Six People Know How True This Really Is'
Reagan hosts Steven Spielberg at the White House for a private screening of E.T. The Extraterrestrial with 35 guests including Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. After the screening, Reagan tells Spielberg quietly: 'You know, there aren't six people in this room who know how true this really is.' Jamie Shandera (later key in MJ-12 controversy) confirms Spielberg told him this. The next morning, Reagan is briefed on the US Space Program in the Situation Room — notably, no one from NASA is present. Grant Cameron notes NASA's absence as 'unheard of.'
Background
EVENT TITLE: Reagan-Spielberg ET Screening: 'Six People Know How True This Really Is'
EVENT DATE: 1982-06-27
EVENT TYPE: disclosure
1. In 1982, President Ronald Reagan hosted a private screening of Steven Spielberg's film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial at the White House. Following the screening, Reagan made a comment to Spielberg suggesting the film's themes resonated with his own understanding of reality. The comment implied a deeper knowledge of the subject matter than was publicly acknowledged.
The Incident
On June 27, 1982, President Reagan held a private screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial* at the White House.
* The event included 35 guests, among them Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.
* After the film, Reagan reportedly told Spielberg, "You know, there aren't six people in this room who know how true this really is."
Investigation
There is no indication of an official investigation into the event itself. The source text focuses on Reagan's personal experiences with UFOs and the challenges of presidential security, rather than any formal inquiry related to the screening. The comment made by Reagan to Spielberg after the screening was not subject to any known investigation.
Significance
The event is significant because it suggests a possible connection between the highest levels of government and an awareness of UFOs or extraterrestrial phenomena. Reagan's comment to Spielberg implies a personal belief or knowledge beyond what was publicly stated. This event, combined with Reagan's earlier UFO sighting as Governor of California, contributes to a narrative of presidential interest and potential involvement with the UFO subject. The event highlights the intersection of entertainment, politics, and the enduring mystery surrounding UFOs.