Description given with photograph: "Howard Hughes in New York after making a high altitude flight from Los Angeles during which he tested a new two-ounce oxygen mask."

Description printed on photograph's accompanying sheet of paper: "Howard Hughes receiving the plaudets of the crowd during his reception in New York City. 7-15-38 (Press Association)."

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: "Hughes, Companions Hailed at N.Y. City Hall, New York City -- As thousands of New Yorkers cheered until hoarse, Howard Hughes and his four companions on his record-smashing, globe-girdling flight are shown as they arrived at City Hall July 15 for an official welcome and congratulation. It was the greatest reception New York had unloosed since Lindbergh's eleven years ago. 7/15/38 Credit Line (ACME)."

The black and white, portrait view of Howard Hughes standing on the outside steps of City Hall as he poses for pictures in New York City, New York.

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)."

Photograph of Grover Whalen, Howard Hughes, and Al Lodwick during a parade procession for the completion of Hughes' Round-the-World flight.