A view of Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick riding in the back of an automobile during a parade procession.

A view of Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick riding in the back of an automobile during a parade procession.

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

A picture of the crowd at a parade celebrating the completion of Howard Hughes' round the world flight.

A general view of the parade consisting of thousands of people celebrating Howard Hughes' completion of his round-the-world flight.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes at the microphone, during his brief address at Official Municipal welcoming ceremonies in the Council Chamber at City Hall. In his speech, Hughes disclaimed credit for the flight and heaped praise on the "men who designed and perfected to its present remarkable state of efficiency, the modern American flying machine and equipment." New York, New York."

The black and white view of Grover Whalen (left) and Howard Hughes (right) enjoying the attention from a crowd of thousands of people who attended a parade that celebrated Hughes' completion of his Round the World flight in New York City.