Why did Stalin suspect that Truman was trying to bully him at the Potsdam Conference?

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Stephanie C.
Oct 1, 2016

Truman bragged about his new "super weapon" (the atomic bomb) during the Potsdam Conference.

Explanation:

During the Potsdam Conference, Truman was informed that the atomic bomb test had been successful. After hearing this, Truman bragged to Stalin that the USA had created a new "super weapon". This fuelled Stalin's fear and paranoia - he believed that the atomic bomb created an imbalance of power within the world. In addition, Truman was arrogant, which could have led to the decline in the relationship between the USSR and USA.

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