Soldiers

Richard Beckman poses for a photo in front of the main entrance of Cecilienhof in Potsdam, Germany. Beckman was an agent, for the Criminal Investigation Division, United States Army, assigned to protect President Harry S. Truman at the Potsdam Conference in Germany.

Richard Beckman, seated in chair, sits in President Harry S. Truman's library at Cecilienhof in Potsdam, Germany.

John Osterholt sits in a chair in President Harry S. Truman's library at Cecilienhof for the Potsdam, Conference. The Potsdam Conference meetings took place at Cecilienhof.

Richard Beckman poses for a photo in front of his home that he stayed in in Berlin, Germany during occupation. Beckman served as part of the protective detail for President Harry S. Truman at the Potsdam Conference.

Milton Kroll, right, stands with Mr. Maurovitch in front of the main entrance of Cecilienhof in Potsdam, Germany.

Richard Beckman, left, visits the Berlin Olympic Stadium with Milton Kroll. Richard Beckman and Milton Kroll were agents, for the Criminal Investigation Division, United States Army, assigned to protect President Harry S. Truman at the Potsdam Conference in Germany.

Richard Beckman poses in front of a doorway in Berlin, Germany while he was assigned to the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment Agent during World War II.

Agent Richard Beckman of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment stationed in Berlin, Germany leading up to the Potsdam Conference, stands among Berlin ruins.

Agent Marvin Krans of the United States Army Criminal Investigation Detachment poses for a photo while stationed in Berlin, Germany.

Richard Beckman poses for a photo in uniform while in Berlin, Germany.