Description given with photo: "Man of the Hour, Los Angeles: Howard Hughes, for whom a subpoena was issued calling for his (?) appearance is Washington, is shown immediate candid shots as he spoke to newsmen. Three wealthy plane manufacturer said he has already put $7,000,000 of his own money into the still unflown 200-ton flying boat which is currently being investigated by a senate subcommittee, and would put in much more before construction is completed. Credit (ACME) 8/3/47."

Howard Hughes at a parade held for himself in Chicago.

The black and white view of Howard Hughes sitting in the Northrop Gamma Racer talking to an unidentified individual.

The black and white view of Howard Hughes sitting in the Northrop Gamma Racer talking to an unidentified individual.

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)