Description given with photo: "Hughes Off For California, Washington: Howard Hughes waves farewell to the large crowd on hand at Washington National Airport Aug. 12 to see him off following the adjournment of the Senate hearing on his plane contracts. Hughes left for California in his own plane. Credit Line (ACME) 8/12/47."

Description printed on back of photograph: "As Hughes and his crew thanked Hull for cooperation Washington, D. C.-- Howard Hughes and his intrepid companions are shown here as they visited the State Department, July 21st, to thank Secretary Cordell Hull for cooperation on their round-the-world flight. Left to right: Richard Stoddart, Thomas Thurlow, Howard Hughes, Secretary of State Cordell Hull and Harry Connor. Credit Line (ACME) 7/21/38."

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Official United States Air Force Photograph - Andrews AFB Washinton 25, D.C.". General George Decker was United States Army Chief of Staff.

Portrait of (left) Hubert H. Humphrey, Vice President of the United States and (right) Senator Howard Cannon.

A portrait of Howard Hughes standing next to an airplane circa 1940s/1950s. Stamped on back of photo: "Hughes Aircraft Photo."

From the Charles Aplin Photograph Collection (PH-00236). Howard H. Griswold, past Grad Noble of the Las Vegas Odd fellow Artesia Lodge No. 43, is shown receiving the Nevada Membership trophy from C.W. Aplin, district deputy.

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Timespic Inc. 1909 North Fifth St. North Las Vegas, Nevada Phone 642-2567"