WWII: J. Stalin, Truman, Churchill Meet at Potsdam Conference PSA Type I

Title:
Original WWII-Era U.S. Signal Corps Photograph – Potsdam Conference Allied Roundtable – PSA Encapsulated

Description:
This striking black-and-white original photograph captures a historic moment from the Potsdam Conference of July 1945, the final major Allied summit of World War II. Taken by the U.S. Army Signal Corps, the image shows a high-level military meeting of Allied leaders seated around a large round table, engaged in strategic discussions that would shape the postwar world.

Measuring approximately 8" x 10", the photograph is PSA-authenticated and encapsulated for preservation. It is marked in the lower-left corner with the Signal Corps identifier "209235-S". The verso bears the original Signal Corps Photo stamp, indicating it was an official wartime release. The image remains sharp and well-preserved, clearly displaying the formal setting and prominent military figures involved in these critical deliberations.

Historical Context:
The Potsdam Conference took place from July 17 to August 2, 1945, in Potsdam, Germany, with the principal Allied leaders: President Harry S. Truman (USA), Prime Minister Winston Churchill (later replaced by Clement Attlee during the conference, following the UK elections), and General Secretary Joseph Stalin (USSR). The conference was held to determine the postwar administration of defeated Nazi Germany, establish terms for Japan's surrender, and lay the groundwork for postwar Europe's reconstruction.

This particular photograph captures a military staff meeting, likely among chiefs of staff and senior military aides, held parallel to the plenary sessions attended by the heads of state. Such meetings were vital in translating political agreements into practical military and occupation plans. The American flag at the center of the table reinforces the United States’ leading role in these proceedings.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• Authentication: PSA/DNA Authenticated

• Encapsulation: Housed in a PSA protective slab for archival preservation

• Label Details: “Original Photograph / WWII / U.S. Signal Corps / Allied Meeting – Potsdam Conf.”

• Certification Number: 85092921

• Back Stamp: Official U.S. Army Signal Corps release stamp indicating press clearance and authenticity

Closing Appeal:
This PSA-encapsulated original Signal Corps photograph offers a compelling visual record from one of the most consequential summits of the 20th century. As an artifact from the Potsdam Conference, it represents the final phase of WWII diplomacy and the onset of the Cold War. Collectors of WWII history, presidential and diplomatic memorabilia, or original press photographs will recognize the immense value of this authentic, wartime-issued image — a tangible link to the moment the world’s fate was being redrawn.