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

President Harry S. Truman arrives in Antwerp, Belgium, aboard the U. S. S. Augusta, en route to the "Big Three" meeting in Potsdam, Germany. He doffs his hat to the colors as he steps down the gangplank. The President is followed by Secretary of State James F. Byrnes. From Beth Gore

Greek Prime Minister Constantin Tsaldaris (right), shown here with Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, following a call on President Truman at the White House this noon. From: Beth Gore.

The Polish Provisional Government of National Unity became the 51st nation to sign the United Nations Charter. Minister for Foreign Affairs Wincenty Rzymowski, right, is shown signing the charter as Secretary of State James F. Byrnes, left, looks on. From: Beth Gore.

Potsdam, a meeting of the foreign ministers, including Vyacheslav Molotov, Anthony Eden, James Byrnes and aides. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

From left to right, Vyacheslav Molotov, Secretary of State James Byrnes, President Harry S. Truman, and Joseph Stalin at the Mr. Stalin's quarters in Babelsberg during the Potsdam Conference. In the second row are (left to right) Charles Bohlen, Admiral William Leahy , and Andrei Gromyko. Same as 63-1455-76. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

Left to right: President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Ambassador Charles Sawyer from Antwerp to Brussels, after arrival for the Potsdam Conference. Similar to 63-1455-4. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

President Harry S. Truman (on ramp, wearing hat) leaves the USS Augusta at Antwerp, Belgium to embark on a flight to Berlin, Germany to attend the Potsdam Conference. Walking behind President Truman is Secretary of State James Byrnes. Photographers and all others are unidentified. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

Admiral Harold Stark and Secretary of State James Byrnes, probably in Antwerp, Belgium upon arrival for the Potsdam Conference. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

Admiral Harold Stark and Secretary of State James Byrnes, probably upon arrival in Antwerp, Belgium on the U. S. S. Augusta. Secretary Byrnes in on his way to the Potsdam Conference. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.

Left to right: Ambassador Charles Sawyer, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Secretary of State James Byrnes in Antwerp, Belgium. Secretary of State Byrnes has just arrived in Antwerp to travel to the Potsdam Conference. From the album: President's Trip to the Berlin Conference.