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

President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Fleet Admiral William Leahy (left to right in the rear seat of the car) inspect the ruins of Hitler's Chancellery in Berlin, Germany. President Truman is in Germany to attend the Potsdam Conference. Standing on President Truman's side of the car is Major General Harry Vaughan. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."

From left to right, President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of State James Byrnes, and Ambassador to Belgium Charles Sawyer ride through the street of Antwerp, Belgium. President Truman is in Europe to attend the Potsdam Conference in Germany From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."

President Harry S. Truman (at top of ramp) and Secretary of State James Byrnes (behind Truman)leave the U. S. S. Augusta upon arrival in Antwerp, Belgium, en route to the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."

President Harry S. Truman is greeted as he arrived in Antwerp, Belgium en route to the Potsdam Conference in Germany. Left to right: Admiral William Leahy, Admiral H. R. Stark, Secretary of State James Byrnes, Ambassador Charles Sawyer, President Truman, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."

President Harry S. Truman and his party look at the docks at Antwerp as the U. S. S. Augusta prepares to dock. Seated are President Truman (left, with binoculars) and Press Secretary Charles Ross (right). Standing are, left to right: Major General Harry Vaughan; Captain James K. Vardaman; Secretary of State James Byrnes; and Admiral William D. Leahy. Truman is aboard the U. S. S. Augusta, traveling to the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."

President Harry S. Truman (left) and Secretary of State James Byrnes (right) acknowledge honors rendered by the British destroyer who has escorted the U. S. S. Augusta to the River Scheldt. The President is traveling to the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, #1."

Secretary of State James Byrnes (waving hat on left) and President Harry S. Truman (waving hat on right) acknowledge cheers from one of the British destroyers greeting the U. S. S. Augusta as it arrives in British waters. The President is traveling to the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1"

Secretary of State James Byrnes consults with advisors in preparation for the Potsdam Conference in Germany. From left to right: Charles Bohlen, H. Freeman Matthews, Secretary of State Byrnes, and Ben Cohen. They are on board the U. S. S. Augusta, en route to the conference. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, Album #1."

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). From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, album number 1."

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 U. S. S. Augusta. From the album, "The President's Trip to Potsdam, album number 1."