Throughout history, the handshake has sealed thousands and more thousands of deals, and supposedly cease-fires, peace treaties, and the likes. Unlike a bow, the handshake means that the parties involved are on equal footing, and are comfortable enough in each other's presence. Some of the most famous handshakes include the following: Harry Truman, Winston Churchill and Joseph Stalin (July 25, 1945) The trio handshake came just weeks after the end of WWII, with the surrender of Nazi Germany. The three allies met at Potsdam, Germany to discuss post war plans for Europe. Despite the smiles, and somewhat awkward 3-way handshake, tensions were high with suspicion on what Russia was planning for East and Central Europe.