Description printed photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes in car receiving the applause of the crowd during his reception in New York. 7-15-38."

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes' wide grin diffuses the lanky Texan's features during a lighter phase of the day's ceremonies. Credit Line (ACME) 7/15/38."

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)."

A view of Howard Hughes' Hercules being guarded by police men as the aircraft travels down a street in Culver City, California.

Photograph of Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick during a parade procession for the completion of Hughes' Round-the-World flight. Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes riding up Broadway - waving to throngs. 7/15/38."

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 a crowd consisting of thousands of people who attended a parade that celebrated Howard Hughes' completion of his flight Round-the-World in New York City.