Howard Hughes

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Howard Hughes born?December 24, 1905
2. Where was Howard Hughes born?Hardin, Texas
3. What is the key aircraft?Hughes H-1 Racer (1935), H-4 Hercules 'Spruce Goose' (1947)
4. What is the aviation awards?Harmon Trophy (1936, 1938), Collier Trophy (1938), Congressional Gold Medal (1939)
5. Who was Howard Hughes?Howard Hughes was a super‑rich inventor, movie maker, and pilot who changed aviation, cinema, and the American landscape.
6. What movies did Howard Hughes make?He produced big films like "The Racket," "Hell's Angels," and the gangster classic "Scarface."

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