The up close view of Howard Hughes and his crew of five posing on the steps of City Hall for photographs in New York City, New York. Crowds who gathered to celebrate Hughes' completion of his Round the World flight can be seen in the background.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes is welcomed by New York on return from Round the World flight. Grover Whalen is on the left. 7/15/38."

An up close view of Howard Hughes (left) with an unidentified man at a banquet dedicated to Howard Hughes in Texas.

Typed onto a piece of paper attached to the image: "Howard Hughes reception at City Hall - 7/15/38. (Press Association)."

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

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

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