Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Contemplative smile. Here, Howard Hughes seems in rapt thought during one of the numerous speeches extolling his feat. Probably thinking of the "men who designed and perfected to its present remarkable state of efficiency, the modern American flying machine and equipment." (The quote is from his own official statement to the press.) Credit Lines (ACME) 7/15/38."

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "New York reception for Howard Hughes and his four companions after they completed a round the world flight. 7/15/38."

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York welcoming Howard Hughes - General scene outside City Hall. 7/15/38."

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Hughes, Companions Hailed at N.Y. City Hall, New York City -- As thousands of New Yorkers cheered until hoarse, Howard Hughes and his four companions on his record-smashing, globe-girdling flight are shown as they arrived at City Hall July 15 for an official welcome and congratulation. It was the greatest reception New York had unloosed since Lindbergh's eleven years ago. 7/15/38 Credit Line (ACME)."

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes and crew in parade up Broadway after record-breaking world flight. New York, New York."

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes and crew in parade up Broadway after record-breaking world flight. New York, New York."