Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes receiving the plaudets of the crowd during his reception in New York City. 7-15-38 (Press Association)."

A view of Howard Hughes sitting with two unidentified men in the back of a car, likely being driven to a New York hotel, after landing the Lockheed 14 at Floyd Bennett Field.

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade after he completed his Round-The-World flight in New York.

The black and white view of Howard Hughes and his crew at a parade for Howard Hughes after he completed his Around The World flight in New York.

A view of crowds watching Howard Hughes arrive at Floyd Bennett Field in New York.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: new York Hails Hughes and Companions, New York City --- In the greatest reception since Lindbergh's, Howard Hughes and his four gallant companions paraded up Broadway July 15 almost smothered beneath Manhattan's ticker tape accolade recognizing their record-smashing Round-the-World flight. This picture shows Hughes, center, waving to the cheering thousands. On the left is Grover Whalen, commissioner of the New York 1939 World's Fair and on the right is Al Lodwick, Hughes' flight manager. 7-15-38. Credit Line (ACME)."

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Mayor Laguardia on the steps of City Hall receiving Howard Hughes and his Globe Girdlers. They are (L-to-R) Ed Lund, Richard Stoddart, Thomas Thurlow, Laguardia, Howard Hughes, and Harry Connor. 7-15-38. (Press Association)."