The Potsdam Conference17 July – 2 August 1945

The opening session of the Potsdam Conference, 17 July 1945

The conference photographed

131 photographs,
every one of them dated

Only what can be placed. Each photograph here carries a date that falls inside the conference, which is what sets it against a day of the record rather than beside it. Everything undated, and everything taken before Potsdam or away from it, is catalogued elsewhere.

16 July 1945Waiting For Stalin

16 photographs

Closeup, L to R, in car, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Fleet Admiral William Leahy… — Closeup, L to R, in car, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Fleet Admiral William Leahy…US Government · Public domain

Russian soldiers stand guard at the entrance to Cecilienhof, the country house of the Crown Prince near Potsdam… — Russian soldiers stand guard at the entrance to Cecilienhof, the country house of the Crown Prince near Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

S-Sgt. Mary Haluey of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is watching the parade of delegates entering the Potsdam Conference… — S-Sgt. Mary Haluey of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is watching the parade of delegates entering the Potsdam Conference…US Government · Public domain

Lt. May Felts of Paducah, Kentucky, dietician to the U. S. forces during the Potsdam Conference at Potsdam, Germany… — Lt. May Felts of Paducah, Kentucky, dietician to the U. S. forces during the Potsdam Conference at Potsdam, Germany…US Government · Public domain

Lt. May Felts of Paducah, Kentucky, chief dietician to the American section of Potsdam Conference in Potsdam… — Lt. May Felts of Paducah, Kentucky, chief dietician to the American section of Potsdam Conference in Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

The conference table at Cecilienhof, where the Potsdam conference meetings were held. — The conference table at Cecilienhof, where the Potsdam conference meetings were held.US Government · Public domain

Fleet Admiral William Leahy greets Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the entrance to the "Little White House"… — Fleet Admiral William Leahy greets Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the entrance to the "Little White House"…US Government · Public domain

President Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill leave the "Little White House," the residence of President… — President Truman and Prime Minister Winston Churchill leave the "Little White House," the residence of President…US Government · Public domain

Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain, accompanied by his daughter, Mary Churchill, leaves the "Little… — Prime Minister Winston Churchill of Great Britain, accompanied by his daughter, Mary Churchill, leaves the "Little…US Government · Public domain

L to R, Adm. Harold Stark and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in car preparing to ride in a procession behind President… — L to R, Adm. Harold Stark and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower in car preparing to ride in a procession behind President…US Government · Public domain

WAC telephone operators Cpl. Alma Bradley and Cpl. Eleanor Moynihan leaving the "Little White House," residence of… — WAC telephone operators Cpl. Alma Bradley and Cpl. Eleanor Moynihan leaving the "Little White House," residence of…US Government · Public domain

S. Sgt. John Schwarts, mess sergeant, discusses the details of the day's menu with Lt. May Felts, dietician at the… — S. Sgt. John Schwarts, mess sergeant, discusses the details of the day's menu with Lt. May Felts, dietician at the…US Government · Public domain

Captain Elizabeth Hoisington, in charge of WAC's in the Berlin conference area, gives final instructions to telephone… — Captain Elizabeth Hoisington, in charge of WAC's in the Berlin conference area, gives final instructions to telephone…US Government · Public domain

PFC William Gleason of Somerville, Massachusetts, Military Policeman on duty at the gate entrance to the "Little… — PFC William Gleason of Somerville, Massachusetts, Military Policeman on duty at the gate entrance to the "Little…US Government · Public domain

Major John E. Lennox, Chief of all American messes, discusses the day's menu with Lt. May kFelts, dietician at the… — Major John E. Lennox, Chief of all American messes, discusses the day's menu with Lt. May kFelts, dietician at the…US Government · Public domain

President Truman says good bye to Mary Churchill, daughter of the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, on the… — President Truman says good bye to Mary Churchill, daughter of the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, on the…US Government · Public domain

17 July 1945The Big Three

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Opening session of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. President Harry S. Truman is seated foreground (back… — Opening session of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. President Harry S. Truman is seated foreground (back…US Government · Public domain

Participants in the Potsdam Conference in Germany stand mingling in the conference room at Cecilienhof Palace. The… — Participants in the Potsdam Conference in Germany stand mingling in the conference room at Cecilienhof Palace. The…US Government · Public domain

Informal conversations and introductons in the conference room prior to the opening session of the Potsdam Conference… — Informal conversations and introductons in the conference room prior to the opening session of the Potsdam Conference…US Government · Public domain

Soviet leader Josef Stalin meets President Harry S. Truman for the first time at the "Little White House," the… — Soviet leader Josef Stalin meets President Harry S. Truman for the first time at the "Little White House," the…US Government · Public domain

Soviet leader Josef Stalin meets President Truman for the first time at the "Little White House," the residence of… — Soviet leader Josef Stalin meets President Truman for the first time at the "Little White House," the residence of…US Government · Public domain

First visit of Soviet leader Josef Stalin with President Harry S. Truman during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam… — First visit of Soviet leader Josef Stalin with President Harry S. Truman during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

First meeting of Soviet leader Josef Stalin and President Harry S. Truman at the "Little White House," residence of… — First meeting of Soviet leader Josef Stalin and President Harry S. Truman at the "Little White House," residence of…US Government · Public domain

First meeting between Generalissimo Josef Stalin of the Soviet Union and President Harry S. Truman at the "Little… — First meeting between Generalissimo Josef Stalin of the Soviet Union and President Harry S. Truman at the "Little…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman in his car preparing to leave the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in… — President Harry S. Truman in his car preparing to leave the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in…US Government · Public domain

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives at Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany for the opening of the… — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives at Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany for the opening of the…US Government · Public domain

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the conference room during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam… — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill leaving the conference room during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman enters Cecilienhof Palace to attend one of the meetings of the Potsdam Conference. L to R… — President Harry S. Truman enters Cecilienhof Palace to attend one of the meetings of the Potsdam Conference. L to R…US Government · Public domain

Truman, Churchill, Stalin at their first meeting at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 Jul 17. Original description: The Opening Session of the Potsdam Conference poses for photographers. President Harry S. Truman is near the center at the back end of the table, wearing a bow tie. Clockwise around the table, starting at President Truman: Charles Bohlen; two unidentified men; British foreign minister Anthony Eden; Prime Minister Winston Churchill; unidentified British military officer; Clement Attlee; unidentified man; Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov; Joseph Stalin; two unidentified men; Admiral William D. Leahy; Secretary of State James Byrnes. Also present are Edwin Pauley (behind Byrnes, partly obscured); Captain James K. Vardaman (behind Bohlen, partly obscured); Major General Harry Vaughan (standing behind Vardaman); and Averell Harriman (seated on Vardaman's left). All others are unidentified. From the album "President's Trip to the Berlin Conference Vol. 2 of 2." Date(s) July 17, 1945 — Truman, Churchill, Stalin at their first meeting at the Potsdam Conference, 1945 Jul 17. Original description: The Opening Session of the Potsdam Conference poses for photographers. President Harry S. Truman is near the center at the back end of the table, wearing a bow tie. Clockwise around the table, starting at President Truman: Charles Bohlen; two unidentified men; British foreign minister Anthony Eden; Prime Minister Winston Churchill; unidentified British military officer; Clement Attlee; unidentified man; Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov; Joseph Stalin; two unidentified men; Admiral William D. Leahy; Secretary of State James Byrnes. Also present are Edwin Pauley (behind Byrnes, partly obscured); Captain James K. Vardaman (behind Bohlen, partly obscured); Major General Harry Vaughan (standing behind Vardaman); and Averell Harriman (seated on Vardaman's left). All others are unidentified. From the album "President's Trip to the Berlin Conference Vol. 2 of 2." Date(s) July 17, 1945US Government · Public domain

18 July 1945Dividing The Spoils

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General scene showing activity in front of the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. — General scene showing activity in front of the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.US Government · Public domain

President Truman and Josef Stalin on the lawn outside of Soviet Union Prime Minister Stalin's residence during the… — President Truman and Josef Stalin on the lawn outside of Soviet Union Prime Minister Stalin's residence during the…US Government · Public domain

L to R, Gen. Harry Vaughan, Soviet leader Josef Stalin, Charles Bohlen, interpreter for President Truman, V. N.… — L to R, Gen. Harry Vaughan, Soviet leader Josef Stalin, Charles Bohlen, interpreter for President Truman, V. N.…US Government · Public domain

President Truman and Soviet Union Prime Minister Josef Stalin on the lawn in front of Prime Minister Stalin's… — President Truman and Soviet Union Prime Minister Josef Stalin on the lawn in front of Prime Minister Stalin's…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman with Secretary of State James Byrnes, visits Premier Josef Stalin of the Soviet Union at… — President Harry S. Truman with Secretary of State James Byrnes, visits Premier Josef Stalin of the Soviet Union at…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman visits Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin at Mr. Stalin's residence during the Potsdam… — President Harry S. Truman visits Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin at Mr. Stalin's residence during the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman visits Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin at Mr. Stalin's residence during the Potsdam… — President Harry S. Truman visits Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin at Mr. Stalin's residence during the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman visits Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin at Mr. Stalin's residence during the Potsdam… — President Harry S. Truman visits Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin at Mr. Stalin's residence during the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Guardsman Campbell of the Second Battalian, Scot's Guard of Honor, while… — President Harry S. Truman shakes hands with Guardsman Campbell of the Second Battalian, Scot's Guard of Honor, while…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman's bedroom in the "Little White House," his residence during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. — President Harry S. Truman's bedroom in the "Little White House," his residence during the Potsdam Conference in Germany.US Government · Public domain

Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at Potsdam. From left to right, row 1 : Joseph Stalin, Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov. Second row: General Harry Vaughan, interpreter Charles Bohlen, interpreter V. N. Pavlov (mostly obscured by Truman), Captain James K. Vardaman, and Charles Ross (partially obscured). — Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at Potsdam. From left to right, row 1 : Joseph Stalin, Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov. Second row: General Harry Vaughan, interpreter Charles Bohlen, interpreter V. N. Pavlov (mostly obscured by Truman), Captain James K. Vardaman, and Charles Ross (partially obscured).US Government · Public domain

Stalin, Truman, Gromyko, Byrnes and Molotov at Potsdam, 1945 Jul 18. Original description: Left to right: General Harry Vaughan, Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin, President Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador to the United States Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov during Truman's visit at Premier Stalin's residence during the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945. Date(s) July 18, 1945 — Stalin, Truman, Gromyko, Byrnes and Molotov at Potsdam, 1945 Jul 18. Original description: Left to right: General Harry Vaughan, Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin, President Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador to the United States Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov during Truman's visit at Premier Stalin's residence during the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945. Date(s) July 18, 1945US Government · Public domain

Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at the Potsdam Conference on 18 July 1945. From left to right, first row: Stalin , Truman , Soviet Ambassador Gromyko , US Secretary of State Byrnes , and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov . Second row: Truman confidant Vaughan [1] , Russian interpreter Bohlen , Truman naval aide Vardaman , and Ross (partially obscured). — Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at the Potsdam Conference on 18 July 1945. From left to right, first row: Stalin , Truman , Soviet Ambassador Gromyko , US Secretary of State Byrnes , and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov . Second row: Truman confidant Vaughan [1] , Russian interpreter Bohlen , Truman naval aide Vardaman , and Ross (partially obscured).US Government · Public domain

Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at the Potsdam Conference on 18 July 1945. From left to right, first row: Stalin , Truman , Soviet Ambassador Gromyko , US Secretary of State Byrnes , and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov . Second row: Truman confidant Vaughan [1] , Russian interpreter Bohlen , Truman naval aide Vardaman , and Ross (partially obscured). — Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at the Potsdam Conference on 18 July 1945. From left to right, first row: Stalin , Truman , Soviet Ambassador Gromyko , US Secretary of State Byrnes , and Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov . Second row: Truman confidant Vaughan [1] , Russian interpreter Bohlen , Truman naval aide Vardaman , and Ross (partially obscured).US Government · Public domain

Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at Potsdam. From left to right, row 1 : Joseph Stalin, Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov. Second row: General Harry Vaughan, interpreter Charles Bohlen, interpreter V. N. Pavlov (mostly obscured by Truman), Captain James K. Vardaman, and Charles Ross (partially obscured). — Harry S. Truman and Joseph Stalin meeting at Potsdam. From left to right, row 1 : Joseph Stalin, Harry S. Truman, Soviet Ambassador Andrei Gromyko, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Soviet Foreign Minister Vyacheslav Molotov. Second row: General Harry Vaughan, interpreter Charles Bohlen, interpreter V. N. Pavlov (mostly obscured by Truman), Captain James K. Vardaman, and Charles Ross (partially obscured).US Government · Public domain

19 July 1945The Fate Of Europe

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Delegates seated around the conference table at Cecilienhof Palace during a session of the Potsdam Conference in… — Delegates seated around the conference table at Cecilienhof Palace during a session of the Potsdam Conference in…US Government · Public domain

Delegates of the Potsdam Conference in Germany seated around the conference table. Soviet leader Josef Stalin is… — Delegates of the Potsdam Conference in Germany seated around the conference table. Soviet leader Josef Stalin is…US Government · Public domain

Secretary of State James Byrnes and Averell Harriman leave the Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in… — Secretary of State James Byrnes and Averell Harriman leave the Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in…US Government · Public domain

Secretary of State James Byrnes leaving his car as he arrives at the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. — Secretary of State James Byrnes leaving his car as he arrives at the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.US Government · Public domain

View of the conference room at the opening of the third day's session of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.… — View of the conference room at the opening of the third day's session of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.…US Government · Public domain

View of the conference table at Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. President… — View of the conference table at Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. President…US Government · Public domain

Soviet leader Josef Stalin and Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov (behind Stalin) standing near the… — Soviet leader Josef Stalin and Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov (behind Stalin) standing near the…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman greeting Soviet leader Josef Stalin at the start of the third day of the Potsdam Conference… — President Harry S. Truman greeting Soviet leader Josef Stalin at the start of the third day of the Potsdam Conference…US Government · Public domain

L to R, Field Marshall Sir Harold Alexander, Supreme Commander MTO, Secretary of War Henry Stimson, and Field… — L to R, Field Marshall Sir Harold Alexander, Supreme Commander MTO, Secretary of War Henry Stimson, and Field…US Government · Public domain

Members of the British delegation enter the Cecilienhof Palace the third day of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam… — Members of the British delegation enter the Cecilienhof Palace the third day of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

Delegates of the Potsdam Conference 1945 — Delegates of the Potsdam Conference 1945US Government · Public domain

20 July 1945Peace In Italy

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Anthony Eden (foreground, right) arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945. — Anthony Eden (foreground, right) arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945.US Army · Public domain

Anthony Eden (foreground, right) arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945. — Anthony Eden (foreground, right) arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945.US Army · Public domain

L to R, Unidentified officer, Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks, Commanding General, Berlin District, John J. McCloyd, Assistant… — L to R, Unidentified officer, Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks, Commanding General, Berlin District, John J. McCloyd, Assistant…US Government · Public domain

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower talks with Lt. Gen. Lucius B. Clay at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam… — Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower talks with Lt. Gen. Lucius B. Clay at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

Anthony Eden, British foreign minister, arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany to attend the Potsdam Conference. — Anthony Eden, British foreign minister, arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany to attend the Potsdam Conference.US Government · Public domain

L to R, Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks, U. S. Commanding General, Berlin area, Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. Commanding General… — L to R, Maj. Gen. Floyd Parks, U. S. Commanding General, Berlin area, Gen. George S. Patton, Jr. Commanding General…US Government · Public domain

President Truman with Father L. Curtis Tiernan, Chief Chaplain of the United States Army Forces of the European… — President Truman with Father L. Curtis Tiernan, Chief Chaplain of the United States Army Forces of the European…US Government · Public domain

Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin poses with President Harry S. Truman during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. V.… — Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin poses with President Harry S. Truman during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. V.…US Government · Public domain

Naval Aide Captain James K. Vardaman (left) and President Harry S. Truman arrive at the Potsdam Conference area.… — Naval Aide Captain James K. Vardaman (left) and President Harry S. Truman arrive at the Potsdam Conference area.…US Government · Public domain

Anthony Eden (foreground, right) arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945. — Anthony Eden (foreground, right) arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin for the Potsdam Conference. Others are unidentified. From Potsdam album, 1945.US Army · Public domain

21 July 1945The Polish Question

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Correct title should be: Gen. George C. Marshall passes through the British Victory parade in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam Conference. L to R: Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Marshal of the RAF Sir Charles Portal, Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander, Adm. Ernest J. King (behind Gen. Marshall). — Correct title should be: Gen. George C. Marshall passes through the British Victory parade in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam Conference. L to R: Gen. Henry H. Arnold, Marshal of the RAF Sir Charles Portal, Field Marshal Sir Harold Alexander, Adm. Ernest J. King (behind Gen. Marshall).US Government · Public domain

Chiefs of Staff Brig. Gen. A. J. McFarland, Adm. William Leahy, and Adm. Ernest J. King at a meeting during the… — Chiefs of Staff Brig. Gen. A. J. McFarland, Adm. William Leahy, and Adm. Ernest J. King at a meeting during the…US Government · Public domain

Chiefs of Staff, L to R, Maj. Gen. Lauris Norstad, Gen. Henry H. Arnold, and Gen. George C. Marshall at a meeting… — Chiefs of Staff, L to R, Maj. Gen. Lauris Norstad, Gen. Henry H. Arnold, and Gen. George C. Marshall at a meeting…US Government · Public domain

Chiefs of Staff, L to R, Vice Adm. C. M. Cooke, Jr. and Gen. Brehon B. Somervell at a meeting during the Potsdam… — Chiefs of Staff, L to R, Vice Adm. C. M. Cooke, Jr. and Gen. Brehon B. Somervell at a meeting during the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

Taking a part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions at the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Marshal of… — Taking a part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions at the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Marshal of…US Government · Public domain

Taking a part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions at the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Lt. Gen. Sir… — Taking a part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions at the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Lt. Gen. Sir…US Government · Public domain

Taking part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions during the Potsdam Conference in Germany, Lt to R, Rear Adm.… — Taking part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussions during the Potsdam Conference in Germany, Lt to R, Rear Adm.…US Government · Public domain

Taking part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussion during the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Col. Thomas… — Taking part in the Combined Chiefs of Staff discussion during the Potsdam Conference in Germany, L to R, Col. Thomas…US Government · Public domain

Clockwise, L to R: — Clockwise, L to R:US Government · Public domain

Sir Charles Portal (holding fishing rod), Marshal of the Royal Air Force, and Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, Commanding… — Sir Charles Portal (holding fishing rod), Marshal of the Royal Air Force, and Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, Commanding…US Government · Public domain

A group of notables in the reviewing stand on the "Charlottenberger Chausce" during the British victory parade in… — A group of notables in the reviewing stand on the "Charlottenberger Chausce" during the British victory parade in…US Government · Public domain

British troops pass by the reviewing stand during the British victory parade in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam… — British troops pass by the reviewing stand during the British victory parade in Berlin, Germany during the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

22 July 1945Poland Betrayed

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U. S. members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Potsdam Conference. L to R, Unidentified, Gen. Henry H. Arnold… — U. S. members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Potsdam Conference. L to R, Unidentified, Gen. Henry H. Arnold…US Government · Public domain

President Truman and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the bottom of the stairs of the "Little White… — President Truman and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill at the bottom of the stairs of the "Little White…US Government · Public domain

23 July 1945Königsberg & Prussia

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Gen. George C. Marshall leaves Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, after a… — Gen. George C. Marshall leaves Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, after a…US Government · Public domain

Gen. George C. Marshall, U. S. Army Chief of Staff, and Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, Commanding General, U. S. Army Air… — Gen. George C. Marshall, U. S. Army Chief of Staff, and Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold, Commanding General, U. S. Army Air…US Government · Public domain

Participants in a meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Potsdam Conference in Germany, are, L to R, Brig.… — Participants in a meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the Potsdam Conference in Germany, are, L to R, Brig.…US Government · Public domain

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill greets two of his dinner guests in the garden of his residence during the… — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill greets two of his dinner guests in the garden of his residence during the…US Government · Public domain

Adm. Ernest J. King, left, and Rear Admiral Howard A. Flanigan salute MPs as they leave Cecilienhof Palace, scene of… — Adm. Ernest J. King, left, and Rear Admiral Howard A. Flanigan salute MPs as they leave Cecilienhof Palace, scene of…US Government · Public domain

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his daughter, Mary, walk in the garden of their residence during the… — British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and his daughter, Mary, walk in the garden of their residence during the…US Government · Public domain

Fleet Adm. Ernest J. King, U. S. Navy, arrives at the residence of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill for a… — Fleet Adm. Ernest J. King, U. S. Navy, arrives at the residence of British Prime Minister Winston Churchill for a…US Government · Public domain

L to R, Captain C. J. Moore, Adm. William Leahy, and Brig. Gen. Andrew J. McFarland, at the meeting of the Joint… — L to R, Captain C. J. Moore, Adm. William Leahy, and Brig. Gen. Andrew J. McFarland, at the meeting of the Joint…US Government · Public domain

Gen. Brehon B. Somervell leaves the Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany with Maj.… — Gen. Brehon B. Somervell leaves the Cecilienhof Palace, scene of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany with Maj.…US Government · Public domain

Adm. William Leahy, seated center, at head of table, presides over a meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the… — Adm. William Leahy, seated center, at head of table, presides over a meeting of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during the…US Government · Public domain

24 July 1945The Nuclear Age Begins

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Assistant Secretary of State Will Clayton arrives by limousine for the Potsdam Conference in Germany. — Assistant Secretary of State Will Clayton arrives by limousine for the Potsdam Conference in Germany.US Government · Public domain

Foreign ministers meeting during the Potsdam Conference. Secretary of State James Byrnes is at top of table, behind… — Foreign ministers meeting during the Potsdam Conference. Secretary of State James Byrnes is at top of table, behind…US Government · Public domain

Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov, left, shakes hands with Secretary of State James Byrnes before the… — Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov, left, shakes hands with Secretary of State James Byrnes before the…US Government · Public domain

Lord Louis Mountbatten of England arrived at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany for the Potsdam Conference. — Lord Louis Mountbatten of England arrived at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany for the Potsdam Conference.US Government · Public domain

Marshal Zymirski, Polish Army officer, leaving the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. — Marshal Zymirski, Polish Army officer, leaving the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference in Germany.US Government · Public domain

Title: William L. Clayton arrives for Potsdam conference. Description: William L. Clayton arrives for Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945 — Title: William L. Clayton arrives for Potsdam conference. Description: William L. Clayton arrives for Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945US Army · Public domain

This image of U.S. State Department official William L. Clayton was cropped from the larger image from the Truman Library which is also available on Wikimedia Commons. — This image of U.S. State Department official William L. Clayton was cropped from the larger image from the Truman Library which is also available on Wikimedia Commons.US Army · Public domain

25 July 1945Churchill Departs

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President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Union Prime Minister Josef Stalin and… — President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Soviet Union Prime Minister Josef Stalin and…US Government · Public domain

L to R, seated, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, U. S. President Harry S. Truman, and Soviet Union Prime… — L to R, seated, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, U. S. President Harry S. Truman, and Soviet Union Prime…US Government · Public domain

26 July 1945The Potsdam Declaration

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L to R, Unidentified officer, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Gen. A. G. Rolling… — L to R, Unidentified officer, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Gen. A. G. Rolling…US Government · Public domain

27 July 1945The Price Of Peace

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Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold with his staff pose outdoors during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. — Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold with his staff pose outdoors during the Potsdam Conference in Germany.US Government · Public domain

American and Russian Chiefs of Staff meet in the Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, Site of the Potsdam… — American and Russian Chiefs of Staff meet in the Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, Site of the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold with his staff posing outdoors during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. — Gen. Henry "Hap" Arnold with his staff posing outdoors during the Potsdam Conference in Germany.US Government · Public domain

American and Soviet Chiefs of Staff meet in the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.… — American and Soviet Chiefs of Staff meet in the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany.…US Government · Public domain

28 July 1945The New Big Three

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General view of President Harry S. Truman, new Great Britain Prime Minister Clement Attlee, and Soviet Prime Minister… — General view of President Harry S. Truman, new Great Britain Prime Minister Clement Attlee, and Soviet Prime Minister…US Government · Public domain

General overview photograph of President Harry S. Truman, Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin, and the new Prime… — General overview photograph of President Harry S. Truman, Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin, and the new Prime…US Government · Public domain

General view of the conference room at the Potsdam Conference as President Truman, Soviet Prime Minister Josef… — General view of the conference room at the Potsdam Conference as President Truman, Soviet Prime Minister Josef…US Government · Public domain

Closer view of round conference table from above, taken at the Potsdam Conference during newly elected British Prime… — Closer view of round conference table from above, taken at the Potsdam Conference during newly elected British Prime…US Government · Public domain

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee inspects the honor guard, consisting of Scots Guards, on the lawn of his… — British Prime Minister Clement Attlee inspects the honor guard, consisting of Scots Guards, on the lawn of his…US Government · Public domain

Newly appointed British Prime Minister Clement Attlee (left) accompanied by foreign minister Ernest Bevin arrives at… — Newly appointed British Prime Minister Clement Attlee (left) accompanied by foreign minister Ernest Bevin arrives at…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Secretary of State James Byrnes talk together on the grounds of the "Little… — President Harry S. Truman (left) and Secretary of State James Byrnes talk together on the grounds of the "Little…US Government · Public domain

President Truman (third from left) poses with correspondents and photographers of the Stars and Stripes publicaton in… — President Truman (third from left) poses with correspondents and photographers of the Stars and Stripes publicaton in…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman examines the pistol of Cpl. John Tuehy, during the Potsdam Conference in Germany as Pvt.… — President Harry S. Truman examines the pistol of Cpl. John Tuehy, during the Potsdam Conference in Germany as Pvt.…US Government · Public domain

Ernest Bevin, British Minister for Foreign Affairs, arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany to attend the Potsdam… — Ernest Bevin, British Minister for Foreign Affairs, arrives at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany to attend the Potsdam…US Government · Public domain

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Captain D. kM. Somerville arrived at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany to… — British Prime Minister Clement Attlee and Captain D. kM. Somerville arrived at Gatow Airport in Berlin, Germany to…US Government · Public domain

Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin seated in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, where he was attending the Potsdam Conference. — Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin seated in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, where he was attending the Potsdam Conference.US Government · Public domain

29 July 1945Stalin Takes Ill

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Members of the newly appointed British delegation sit at the conference table during their first meeting of the… — Members of the newly appointed British delegation sit at the conference table during their first meeting of the…US Government · Public domain

The new "Big Three" meet for the first time at the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. L to R, new British Prime… — The new "Big Three" meet for the first time at the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. L to R, new British Prime…US Government · Public domain

Newly appointed British Prime Minister Clement Attlee stands at the entrance to his residence shortly after his… — Newly appointed British Prime Minister Clement Attlee stands at the entrance to his residence shortly after his…US Government · Public domain

30 July 1945The Little Three

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Foreign secretaries attend a meeting at the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference. British foreign… — Foreign secretaries attend a meeting at the Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference. British foreign…US Government · Public domain

Meeting of the foreign secretaries at Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Ernest Bevin… — Meeting of the foreign secretaries at Cecilienhof Palace during the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Ernest Bevin…US Government · Public domain

1 August 1945The Long Last Day

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Seated in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, L to R, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee… — Seated in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany, L to R, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee…US Government · Public domain

Last meeting of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. Seated around the conference table, President Harry S.… — Last meeting of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany. Seated around the conference table, President Harry S.…US Government · Public domain

The "Big Three" and their foreign ministers gather in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace during the last day of the… — The "Big Three" and their foreign ministers gather in the garden of Cecilienhof Palace during the last day of the…US Government · Public domain

L to R, Brig. Gen. Andrew J. McFarland, Fleet Admiral William Leahy, and Fleet Admiral Ernest King at a conference… — L to R, Brig. Gen. Andrew J. McFarland, Fleet Admiral William Leahy, and Fleet Admiral Ernest King at a conference…US Government · Public domain

Photo of Joseph Stalin at Potsdam Conference; cropped and exposure adjusted before being reuploaded by Emiya1980 — Photo of Joseph Stalin at Potsdam Conference; cropped and exposure adjusted before being reuploaded by Emiya1980US Army · Public domain

President Truman and members of his party pose on the north steps of the "Little White House," the President's residence in Potsdam, Germany during the Potsdam Conference, with their Filipino stewards. Directly above the uniformed stewards are, L to R: Gen. Harry Vaughan, Adm. William Leahy, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and President Truman. Press Secretary Charles Ross is directly behind President Truman., — President Truman and members of his party pose on the north steps of the "Little White House," the President's residence in Potsdam, Germany during the Potsdam Conference, with their Filipino stewards. Directly above the uniformed stewards are, L to R: Gen. Harry Vaughan, Adm. William Leahy, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and President Truman. Press Secretary Charles Ross is directly behind President Truman.,US Government · Public domain

Joseph Stalin, seated outdoors at Berlin conference — Joseph Stalin, seated outdoors at Berlin conferenceUS Army · Public domain

British Prime Minister Clement Attlee during the Potsdam Conference, August 1st, 1945. — British Prime Minister Clement Attlee during the Potsdam Conference, August 1st, 1945.US Army · Public domain

2 August 1945The Conference Ends

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President Truman at the window of his airplane "The Sacred Cow," leaving Gatow Airport in Berlin for England.… — President Truman at the window of his airplane "The Sacred Cow," leaving Gatow Airport in Berlin for England.…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S. Truman and King George VI of England on the quarterdeck of the H. M. S. Renown where the President… — President Harry S. Truman and King George VI of England on the quarterdeck of the H. M. S. Renown where the President…US Government · Public domain

President Harry S.Truman and King George VI of England 1945 — President Harry S.Truman and King George VI of England 1945US Government · Public domain