What did Harry Truman's sign "The buck stops here" illustrate about his role in foreign policy decision-making?
A) He was not willing to waste money.
B) He was the sole decision-maker.
C) Foreign policy decisions were ultimately his responsibility.
D) His opinion was more important than anyone else's.
Answer: C
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