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The Dumbarton Oaks Conversations were held in two phases. The first, between 21 August and 28 September 1944, involved representatives of the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The second, between 29 September and 7 October 1944, brought together representatives of China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Since the Russian and Chinese delegations could not meet at the same time and at the same place, the organizers took pains to hold the talks with the Chinese delegates at the same place where the conversations with the Soviet cohort were held.

 

Documents and Photographs

 

Draft memorandum, “Pass Procedure for Admittance to Dumbarton Oaks” Draft memorandum, “Pass Procedure for Admittance to Dumbarton Oaks”
Admission passes to the premises of Dumbarton Oaks during the Conversations Admission passes to the premises of Dumbarton Oaks during the Conversations
Military police guarding the main gate at Dumbarton Oaks during the Conversations Military police guarding the main gate at Dumbarton Oaks during the Conversations
Gavel used to open the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations on 21 August 1944 Gavel used to open the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations on 21 August 1944
The Washington Conversations on International Organization, Program for the Opening Session, 21 August 1944 The Washington Conversations on International Organization, Program for the Opening Session, 21 August 1944
Opening session of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations Opening session of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations
Delegation leaders at the opening session of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations, 21 August 1944 Delegation leaders at the opening session of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations, 21 August 1944
Delegates confer during a meeting recess Delegates confer during a meeting recess
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., speaking at a session in the Music Room Edward R. Stettinius, Jr., speaking at a session in the Music Room
Leading members of the Chinese delegation at the opening of the second phase of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations, 29 September 1944, together with the American and British delegations Leading members of the Chinese delegation at the opening of the second phase of the Dumbarton Oaks Conversations, 29 September 1944, together with the American and British delegations
Members of the American delegation at luncheon on the terrace at Dumbarton Oaks Members of the American delegation at luncheon on the terrace at Dumbarton Oaks
Informal chat at Dumbarton Oaks Informal chat at Dumbarton Oaks
Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. (center, standing) informs newspaper reporters about the outcome of the Conversations Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. (center, standing) informs newspaper reporters about the outcome of the Conversations