• Medal, Medal of Congress to Howard R. Hughes
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    Medal of Congress for Howard R. Hughes Around the World Flight; Obverse: relief profile bust of Howard Hughes depicted, embossed text "HOWARD R. HUGHES MEDAL OF THE CONGRESS UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ACT OF AUG. 7 1939; Reverse: relief map of the route flown by Hughes and Lockheed 14 depicted, embossed text "AROUND THE WORLD IN 91 HOURS 14 MINUTES 10 SECONDS JULY 10-14TH. 1938".

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05/16/2022

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