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Faces and moments: Post-War period

Following the Second World War the USA assumed a decisive role in the reconstruction of Germany.

10.10.2018
Potsdam Conference from 17 July until 2 August 1945
Potsdam Conference From 17 July until 2 August 1945, the Allies met at Cecilienhof Palace for the Potsdam Conference in order to decide how they should go about administering Germany after its unconditional surrender. It was attended by the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States – represented by British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, General Secretary of the Communist Party Joseph Stalin, and US President Harry S. Truman (from left to right). © dpa

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