Sends Hopkins Ahead of Conference
Plans for Harry Hopkins to visit Britain before the Malta and Yalta meetings.
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January
Reports Yalta Accommodation Arrangements
Reports arrangements for Roosevelt and the American party to stay in the Yalta area.
President of USA
Inaugurated President of the USA
Agrees to Exclude Conference Press
Agrees with Churchill that journalists should not attend the conference sessions in Crimea.
Completes Malta-to-Yalta Travel Plans
Sends Churchill final travel arrangements for moving from the Malta talks to the Crimea conference.
Massacre
Reports on the GI massacre by Nazis in "Stars & Stripes"
Y-12 Two Hundred Grams Daily Output
Y-12 production rises to roughly 204 grams per day of uranium enriched to about eighty percent uranium-235.
February
Malta Conversation with Eden
Meets Anthony Eden to coordinate diplomatic issues before the delegations continue to Yalta.
US Polish Frontier Proposal
The American delegation proposes using the Curzon Line in northern and central sectors while seeking a southern adjustment that would leave Lwow with Poland.
Malta Luncheon with Churchill
Meets Churchill for lunch aboard USS Quincy before both leaders travel to meet Stalin.
First Plenary Military Review
Takes part in the first plenary session, which concentrates on the military situation in Europe.
Reviews Yalta Action Agenda
Reviews proposed action on the United Nations, Germany, Poland, Eastern Europe, Iran and China with advisers.
Roosevelt at Yalta Opening
Meets Churchill and Stalin as the Yalta Conference begins at Livadia Palace.
Yalta Joint Chiefs Opening Session
Attends the opening American Joint Chiefs meeting at Livadia Palace before the first plenary session.
Reviews German Occupation Zones
Participates in Joint Chiefs discussion of occupation zones in Germany and Soviet participation against Japan.
Reviews Soviet Entry against Japan
Joins the American chiefs in examining military implications of possible Soviet participation in the Pacific war.
Second Plenary Germany Debate
Participates in debate over German dismemberment, occupation zones, France and reparations.
Combined Chiefs End-of-War Planning
Joins military planning on occupation zones, strategic bombing liaison and estimates for the end of the German war.
Discusses Air Bases for Eastern Operations
Participates in staff talks on airfields, strategic bombing and operational liaison with Soviet forces.
Luncheon Consultation with Churchill
Meets Churchill privately for lunch as negotiations over Germany, Poland and the United Nations continue.
Presents Security Council Voting Position
Presents the American position on voting procedure in the proposed United Nations Security Council.
Supports Curzon Line in General
Roosevelt tells Stalin at Yalta that he generally favours the Curzon Line but asks whether Poland might retain Lwow or nearby oil-producing territory.
Third Plenary United Nations Debate
Leads discussion of the American Security Council voting formula during the third plenary meeting.
Proposes Secret Soviet Staff Meeting
Requests a secret meeting between American and Soviet chiefs to discuss possible Soviet participation against Japan.
Reviews Prisoner Repatriation Planning
Joins Joint Chiefs discussion of reciprocal arrangements for prisoners liberated by Allied and Soviet armies.
Security Council Voting Formula Accepted
Secures acceptance of the American formula for voting in the future United Nations Security Council.
Accepts Curzon Modifications Formula
The United States delegation raises no objection to a Soviet proposal placing Poland's eastern frontier on the Curzon Line with five-to-eight-kilometre adjustments.
Discusses Trusteeship for Korea
Discusses possible international trusteeship arrangements for Korea during his bilateral meeting with Stalin.
Discusses United Nations Conference Site
Discusses membership, timing and location for the conference that will draft the United Nations Charter.
Far Eastern Air Base Talks with Stalin
Discusses air bases, supply routes and strategic cooperation in the Far East with Stalin.
First American-Soviet Far East Staff Talks
Takes part in secret American-Soviet military talks focused on operational problems in the Far East.
Sets San Francisco Conference Date
Helps settle plans for the United Nations conference to open in the United States on 25 April.
Advances Declaration on Liberated Europe
Supports a declaration committing the Allies to consultation and democratic political processes in liberated Europe.
Discusses Territorial Trusteeships
Reviews proposed trusteeship arrangements for mandates, former enemy territories and territories voluntarily placed under trusteeship.
Prisoner Repatriation Draft Meeting
Takes part in tripartite work on an agreement for liberated prisoners of war and civilians.
Reviews Remaining Poland Issues
Reviews unresolved questions concerning Poland, reparations, the United Nations, Iran and Yugoslavia.
Second American-Soviet Air Cooperation Talks
Continues staff discussion with Soviet officers on air cooperation, facilities and operational liaison.
Agrees Polish Frontier Statement
Joins agreement on a statement linking Poland's eastern frontier to the Curzon Line with adjustments.
Approves Declaration on Liberated Europe
Joins Churchill and Stalin in approving the Declaration on Liberated Europe.
Finalizes UN Conference Arrangements
Works with Eden and Molotov on invitations and preparations for the United Nations conference.
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