The Potsdam Conference took place from July 17 to August 2, 1945, in Potsdam, Germany. It was a meeting of the leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Soviet Union to discuss the post-World War II order in Europe. Key figures included Harry S. Truman, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin. The conference aimed to address issues such as the administration of Germany, territorial adjustments, and the future of Eastern Europe. During the conference, the leaders agreed on several important decisions, including the demilitarization and denazification of Germany. They also established the framework for the Nuremberg Trials to prosecute war criminals. However, disagreements over the political future of Eastern Europe and the spread of communism would later contribute to rising tensions, marking the beginning of the Cold War.