History of Europe

Why was Truman angry leaving the potsdam conference?

The Potsdam Conference had several contentious moments with the Soviets but it took place with relative civility at Cecilienhof with Truman, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, and UK Prime Minister Winston Churchill (later replaced by Clement Attlee.

Truman felt the Soviets were difficult when trying to establish borders for Poland but overall he left relatively satisfied although concerned the meeting did little to reduce tensions with their former ally.