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Potsdam Conference, 1945

Admiral Ralph Leatham Visits the USS Augusta

British Admiral Ralph Leatham (second from left) boards the USS Augusta and is greeted by United States Navy officers (unidentified). Admiral Leatham was joined on the visit to the USS Augusta by King George VI of England. They visited the ship as President Harry S. Truman was on the Augusta preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2

President Harry S. Truman Travels to Meet King George VI

President Harry S. Truman (not visible), Secretary of State James Byrnes (inside boat, right) and Admiral William Leahy (inside boat, second from right) travel in a boat to the HMS Renown to call upon King George VI of Great Britain. Sailors on board the ship are unidentified. They are preparing to return to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

President Harry S. Truman and Marines on the HMS Renown

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) takes the salute of the Commanding Officer of the Marine detachment of the HMS Renown. Also present is King George VI of England (second from left). President Truman visited King George VI as he prepared to return to the United States from the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

The HMS Renown

The HMS Renown (left) in Plymouth Harbor during a visit between King George VI of Great Britain and President Harry S. Truman. President Truman was preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

Flags Fly Atop Ship

The British White Ensign flies on the mast of the USS Augusta while King George VI of England is on board visiting President Harry S. Truman. The Augusta is preparing return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

President Harry S. Truman Boards the HMS Renown

President Harry S. Truman (right) is preparing to board the HMS Renown to pay a visit to King George VI of England (left) and Lord Halifax, the Ambassador of Great Britain to the United States (second from left). Unidentified sailors and crewmen are also present. President Truman is preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

President Harry S. Truman Inspects the Marine Guard Aboard the HMS Renown

President Harry S. Truman (right) inspects the Marine Guard aboard the HMS Renown. Behind President Truman is King George VI of England. President Truman visited King George VI on board the HMS Renown as he prepared to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. All others are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

The Captain of the HMS Renown Welcomes President Harry S. Truman

The Captain of the HMS Renown welcomes President Harry S. Truman (foreground, right) aboard the ship. President Truman visited King George VI of England aboard the Renown as he returned to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. Other sailors and naval officers are unidentified. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.

The HMS Renown

The HMS Renown in Plymouth Harbor during a visit between King George VI of Great Britain and President Harry S. Truman. President Truman was preparing to return to the United States after the Potsdam Conference. From the album President's trip to the Berlin Conference, vol. 2 of 2.