Potsdam
Definition
The Potsdam Conference was a meeting held in Potsdam, Germany among leaders from Great Britain, United States and Soviet Union in July-August 1945 to decide how to administer Germany after its defeat in WWII.
Analogy
Imagine if three siblings were left with an old family house after their parents passed away; they would need to meet and discuss how to take care of it or split it up - that's what happened at Potsdam with Germany after WWII.
Related terms
Harry S Truman: He became President after Roosevelt’s death and represented USA at Potsdam conference.
Clement Attlee: He succeeded Churchill as British Prime Minister during this conference.
Division of Germany into four zones: This was one major decision taken at this conference where each zone would be controlled by one allied power i.e., USA, UK, France & USSR.
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