Howard Hughes (bottom row, fourth from the right) standing with a group of unidentified men possibly in Texas.

Howard Hughes (facing the camera) standing amongst a crowd of unidentified men in a building possibly located in Texas.

The view of Howard Hughes being escorted through a crowd of attendees at the World's Fair in New York. Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Press Headquarters at field where Hughes ended flight. New York City-- The Press Headquarters set up under a huge tent at Floyd Bennett Field by the New York World's Fair for the use of newspapermen "covering" the landing of Howard Hughes and his crew after their record-smashing flight around the world. Part of the great throng that welcomed the gallant fliers mills around in front of the tent. Credit Line (ACME) 7/14/38 (SS)"

A smiling Howard Hughes walking through a crowd after landing the Lockheed 14 aircraft in Chicago.

Howard Hughes and unidentified men standing on a stage in front of a crowd of people in Chicago.

The street view of a parade held for Howard Hughes in Chicago.

The street view of a parade held for Howard Hughes in Chicago.