Stanton T. Friedman (1934-2019) was a Canadian-American nuclear physicist.
- Worked on classified nuclear propulsion projects for companies including General Electric and Westinghouse.
- Devoted himself full-time to UFO research from 1970.
Friedman became the most prominent civilian investigator of the Roswell incident.
- First civilian to interview Jesse Marcel about Roswell in 1978, effectively reigniting the case.
- One of the most influential figures in ufology.
- His catchphrase — that UFOs represent the cosmic Watergate — captured his conviction that governments were concealing evidence of extraterrestrial visitation.
His scientific background lent credibility to the field.
- Authored numerous books.
- Lectured at over 600 universities.
- Advocated tirelessly for government disclosure.