Project 1947

Project 1947 is a civilian research initiative founded in the late 1990s in the United States, dedicated to documenting the origins of the modern UFO phenomenon from 1947. It compiles and analyzes early-era UFO reports, including over 850 sightings from June and July 1947 across 48 states, drawing from historical records, newspapers, and declassified documents. Key activities involve worldwide research to catalog pre-Project Sign sightings, providing a comprehensive archive accessible via its website. Notable achievements include unearthing rare primary sources on the 1947 flying disc craze, sparked by Kenneth Arnold's sighting, aiding UAP historians. It remains active as an ongoing online resource.