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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 07, 1947

Date

1947-08-07

Description

Description given with photo: "Hughes and Slack Huddle, Washington, D.C.: Howard Hughes (right) and his attorney, T.A. Slack (left) of the Hughes Tool Co., huddle over questions Hughes and prepared to ask Sen. Owen Brewster (R. ME.) at today's hearing before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee. Creditline (ACME) 8/7/47."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947

Date

1947-08-06

Description

Description given with photo: "Hughes Takes Witness Stand, Washington: Howard Hughes (above), plane manufacturer, is sworn in as a witness before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today, August 6. The subcommittee is currently investigating the Hughes wartime plane contracts. Credit (ACME) 8/7/47."

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Howard Cannon at Sullivan County International Airport, White Lake, New York: photographic print

Date

1970-06-26 (approximate) to 1970-06-27 (approximate)

Description

From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192)

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New York New York entrance to "The Park," Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Incorporating iconic New York symbolism with commercial architecture, the New York New York hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip presents an "only in Vegas" tourist attraction, complete with a Statue of Liberty replica and a roller coaster. This image shows how the property propagates its theme throughout the property, including this entranceway to an area between itself and its sister property Monte Carlo, dubbed "The Park."

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New York New York entrance to "The Park," Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Incorporating iconic New York symbolism with commercial architecture, the New York New York hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip presents an "only in Vegas" tourist attraction, complete with a Statue of Liberty replica and a roller coaster. This image shows how the property propagates its theme throughout the property, including this entranceway to an area between itself and its sister property Monte Carlo, dubbed "The Park."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947

Date

1947-08-06

Description

Description given with photo: "Brewster Testifies At Hughes Inquiry, Washington: Sen. Owen Brewster (R-Maine) testifies before the Senate War investigating subcommittee August 6th. Behind him are, left to right, Howard Hughes and his attorney, T.A. Slack, of the Howard Tool Company. Credit (ACME) 8-9-47."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947

Date

1947-08-06

Description

Description given with photo: "Hughes Testifies, Washington: A candid view of plane manufacturer Howard Hughes (above) testifying before the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee today, August 6. hughes opened his testimony with a charge that Senator Owen Brewster (R. ME.), a committee member, offered to call off the senate investigation of his (Hughes) war plane contracts, if Hughes agreed to an air line merger. Credit (ACME) 8/7/47."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 11, 1947

Date

1947-08-11

Description

Description given with photo: "Hughes Inquiry Postponed, Washington D.C. : - In jovial mood despite "surprise" postponement of the Senate War Investigating Committee's Hughes inquiry, Howard Hughes, (center) chats briefly with reporters before leaving for the west coast. Hughes told reporters he would "welcome" reopening of the hearings any time. Creditline (ACME) 8/11/47."

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Photograph of Howard Hughes, with Ed Lund, Grover Whalen, Harry Connor, Richard Stoddart, and Lieutenant Thomas Thurlow, July 10, 1938

Date

1938-07-10

Description

Howard Hughes (wearing hat and white shirt) being interviewed by media as before beginning his around-the-world event in 1938.

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Photograph of Howard Hughes at hearing, Washington, August 06, 1947

Date

1947-08-06

Description

Description given with photo: "Attending Hughes Inquiry, Washington: General view of the hearing of the Senate War Investigating Subcommittee on August 6th. Plane manufacturer Howard Hughes is seated at the table in front of the microphones. Credit (ACME) 8/9/47."

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