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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type AWARDS-Medals & Ribbons Physical Description 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". Dimensions 3-D (Diameter x Depth): 7 × 0.6cm (2 3/4 × 1/4 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloy
 Inventory Number A19640183000 Credit Line Donated by the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences Inc. Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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