The Dumbarton Oaks Conference begins (08.21.1944)

The plane finishes taxiing after landing in Washington.

The head of the Soviet delegation, A.A. Gromyko, exits the plane, greeted by US Assistant Secretary of State Stettinius.

The US Army honor guard company parades across the airfield in front of the delegates arriving for the conference.

The Dumbarton Oaks building, where the conference sessions are being held.

A plaque on the brick wall with the inscription "Dumbarton Oaks" in English.

The head of the British delegation, British Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs A. Cadogan, exits the car.

US Secretary of State Cordell Hull and his assistant Stettinius exit the car.

The arrival of the head of the Soviet delegation, A.A. Gromyko, at the conference.

Conference participants gathered for a photo opportunity before the start of the first session.

Cameramen are filming.

The conference hall.

Members of the American, British, and Soviet delegations are seated at the table.

The US Secretary of State opens the conference, with Gromyko sitting nearby.

Cadogan, Hull, Gromyko, and Stettinius are at the head of the table.

The head of the British delegation, Cadogan, addresses the conference, reading out his speech.