Byrnes, James F. (James Francis), 1882-1972

President Harry S. Truman (second from right) receives the latest weather report from an unidentified crew member of the USS Augusta as he discusses preparations for the Potsdam Conference with Secretary of State James Byrnes (second from left) and Admiral William Leahy (right).

President Harry S. Truman (center) with Secretary of State James Byrnes (left) and Admiral William Leahy (right), at one of their discussions in preparation for the Potsdam conference. They are traveling to the Conference on board the USS Augusta.

Secretary of State James Byrnes (seated, second from right) eating with unidentified United States Navy crewmen on board the USS Augusta. Secretary Byrnes was traveling to the Potsdam Conference on board the USS Augusta with President Harry S. Truman.

President Harry S. Truman (seated, fourth from right) and Secretary of State James Byrnes (seated, third from left) are dining with a group of naval officers on board the USS Augusta. Ship's clerk Edwin L. Hoying is in the back row, right. Names of others present include (in no particular order): Falk, Thompson, Bassett, Fisher, Davis, Gilman, Flaherty, Kakos, and Welch. President Truman and Secretary Byrnes were on board the USS Augusta to travel to Germany for the Potsdam Conference.

Secretary of State James Byrnes (right side of table, third from right, in civilian clothing) eating with unidentified crewmen of the USS Augusta. Secretary Byrnes traveled with President Harry S. Truman aboard the USS Augusta to Germany for the Potsdam Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (near center, wearing tweed cap) is inspecting the USS Augusta with Secretary of State James Byrnes (right of President Truman) along with other unidentified military personnel. President Truman and Secretary Byrnes are on board the USS Augusta as they travel to Germany for the Potsdam Conference.

Secretary of State James Byrnes (left) and President Harry S. Truman (right) on deck of the USS Augusta as they travel to Germany for the Potsdam Conference.

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes and Captain James Foskett, commanding officer of the USS Augusta. Captain Foskett describes a pelorus to the others. They are aboard the Augusta en route to the Potsdam Conference in Germany.

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Secretary of State James Byrnes (right) pose for two unidentified press photographers on board the USS Augusta. They are on board the USS Augusta to travel to the Potsdam Conference in Germany.

Secretary of State James Byrnes (seated, second from right) eating with unidentified United States Navy crewmen on board the USS Augusta. Secretary Byrnes was traveling to the Potsdam Conference on board the USS Augusta with President Harry S. Truman.