Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Truman on his way to the Potsdam Conference
President Harry S. Truman stands at attention during the playing of the National Anthem as the honor guard from the 2nd Armored Division presents arms, after his arrival at Gatow Airport in Berlin. He is on the way to the Potsdam Conference. Secretary of State James Byrnes is at the President's left. From Potsdam album, 1945.
Truman and Vaughan arrive at Gatow Airport in Berlin
President Harry S. Truman (left) and Brigadier General Harry H. Vaughan arrive at Gatow Airport in Berlin, en route to the Potsdam Conference. From Potsdam album, 1945.
Churchill, Truman and Josef Stalin during the Potsdam Conference
Delegates seated for Potsdam Conference
First visit of Stalin with President Truman at Potsdam Conference
Truman returns to car after inspection during Potsdam Conference
First visit of Stalin and Truman
Stalin, Churchill, Truman and others at Potsdam Conference
Delegates gathered around the conference table at the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Soviet Prime Minister Josef Stalin is on the left, seated opposite the Soviet flag on the table; Soviet foreign minister Vyacheslav Molotov is on Stalin's right. British Prime Minister Winston Churchill is seated on the right, opposite the British flag on the table; Clement Attlee is seated two to the left of Churchill. President Harry S. Truman is near the center, opposite the United States flag, wearing a bow tie and gesturing with his hand.