What happened at the Potsdam meetings?

The Potsdam Conference, held from July 17 to August 2, 1945, brought together the leaders of the Allied powers—Harry S. Truman of the United States, Winston Churchill (and later Clement Attlee) of the United Kingdom, and Joseph Stalin of the Soviet Union. The main goals were to discuss the administration of post-war Germany, establish boundaries in Europe, and address the ongoing war in the Pacific. The leaders agreed on the principles for Germany's demilitarization, democratization, and reparations, but tensions emerged over differing visions for post-war Europe, foreshadowing the Cold War. Additionally, Truman informed Stalin about the successful test of the atomic bomb, which added a new dimension to their discussions.