Potsdam Conference, 1945

Brandenburg Gate in Berlin after World War II, at time of the Potsdam Conference.

Photos showing Berlin bombed out after World War II at time of the Potsdam Conference. Courtyard of Hitler's Chancellery.

Photos showing Berlin bombed out after World War II at time of the Potsdam Conference. Kaiser Wilhelm Palace.

Bombed garden of American Embassy in Berlin after World War II, at time of the Potsdam Conference.

The front of Cecilienhof Palace in Potsdam, Germany. Left of photo is seen section used as British quarters. Long windows in center are those of Conference Room, on right are quarters of American delegation and President Truman. In center just right of Conference Room in rather dark space, are windows of officers of Stalin.

The main entrance to the Cecilienhof Palace where the Potsdam Conference was held. Circular driveway leads to the main door. In the driveway the Russians have planted a lovely display of flowers in the center of which is a huge red star of mixed flowers.

Winter scene of the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in Germany in July, 1945.

Winter scene at the Cecilienhof Palace, site of the Potsdam Conference in July, 1945 in Germany. From: Charles Ross Papers.

General scene of Potsdam Conference Room on the third day's session. President Harry S. Truman at left foreground; Gen. Joseph Stalin right center; Prime Minister Winston Churchill facing camera.

Introductions and informal conversation are in progress prior to the opening of the Big Three meeting in the Potsdam area of Germany. President Harry S. Truman, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee (standing behind Mr. Truman) and Russian Premier Joseph Stalin are shown with a battery of photographers and aids.