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Howard Hughes rehearsing a statement to be broadcast defending himself against Owen Brewster's Senate investigation

Howard hughes rehearses a statement and response to question, regarding charges against him levied by Senator Owen Brewster, Chairmain of the Senate Special Committee to investigate National Defense Programs. He states that the committee is investigating two of his airplane projects: the XF11 photographic plane and his large flying boat. He states that he expects to testify before the committee. Location: California United States. Date: 1947.

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