Potsdam Conference, 1945

During the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, the British used this wing of Cecilienhof Palace as their headquarters. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Lieutenant Colonel James P. Smith, Jr. of Ipswich, Massachusetts, Provost Marshall of the Berlin District, left, and Major William J. E. Keish, Commanding Officer, 713th Military Police Battalion, from Brooklyn, New York, check pass lists for the Potsdam Conference area in Potsdam, Germany. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Military Police of the 713 Military Police Battalion check vehicles and personnel at a road barrier in the American compound of the Potsdam conference area. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Inside the grounds at Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, the main driveway approaches the entrance to the house through an arch. From Potsdam album, 1945.

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.

Front portico and grounds of the "Little White House" at Babelsburg, Germany, residence of President Harry S. Truman during the Potsdam Conference. A Military Policeman stands guard. From Potsdam album, 1945

President Harry S. Truman's residence at the Potsdam Conference, the Little White House. A patrol boat keeps guard on the Griebnitz Lake fronting the Little White House. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Military Police Corporal Charles Christie (standing) at a checkpoint in the Potsdam Conference area in Potsdam, Germany. He is accounting for the civilian photo technicians (in the back of the jeep) who are working for the Counter Intelligence Corps and are being driven by Captain Thomas Ryan. From Potsdam album, 1945.

Buildings at Cecilienhof palace in Potsdam, Germany where the Potsdam Conference delegates are housed and the conference is held. From Potsdam album, 1945.

At Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Potsdam, Germany, the delegates approach the main entrance of the building through a driveway surrounding these flower beds. In the center low red plants form a large red star. A border of blossoms separate the garden plot from the driveway. From Potsdam album, 1945.