President Harry Truman initially decided to "get tough" with the Soviet Union
A. once the United States had successfully used the atomic bomb.
B. after his first few days in office.
C. following the end of the war in the Pacific.
D. at the Potsdam Conference.
E. after it became clear Stalin was supporting communist forces in China.
Answer: B
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