The Cold War started because of United States and Soviet Unions difference in view when it comes to Communism. US became more and more concerned with how the Soviet Union are showing their "expansive tendencies" when it comes to their dealings with Europe. The long telegram that was sent to the Department of State became the greatest foundation of the America's Cold War Policy of containment.
The Soviet Unions aggressive speeches and actions against Iran and Turkey gave way to the Truman's administration to show a stronger stance instead of a diplomatic approach that the previous administrations were doing. These factors guaranteed acceptance of Kennan's analysis that was expressed on the telegram.
Answer: a) Dean Rusk
Explanation:
Dean Rusk was one of the longest serving Secretaries of State in the history of the position having served under both President Kennedy and President Johnson. Being the SOS to President Johnson, he was directly involved in most of the Vietnam War.
It is said that initially, Mr. Rusk did not want the United States to get too involved in the Vietnam war but he changed his stance as time went on and advocated for an escalation so that the U.S. could defend South Vietnam.
Wealthy plebeians became part of the Roman nobility. However, despite changes in the laws, the patricians always held a majority of the wealth and power in Ancient Rome.