An unidentified man handing Howard Hughes a certificate during a banquet dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.

Howard Hughes at a parade held for himself in Chicago.

Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at a crowd during a parade held for Hughes.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "New York Acclaims World Fliers, New York City --- Looking up Broadway during the ticker-tape reception accorded Howard Hughes and his four companions in recognition of their Round-The-World record-smashing flight. The dense crowd which lined both sides of the through fare has closed in behind the parade, while further ahead fresh showers of torn paper flutter down on the motorcade. 7(3/4)-15-38. Credit Line (ACME)."

Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at a crowd during a parade held for Hughes.

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

Howard Hughes sitting in a car and waving at a crowd during a parade held for Hughes.