Why did the United States keep a large permanent military after World War II?

a. Treaties would not allow an extensive demilitarization.
b. The large veteran population supported peacetime military service.
c. Defense contractors successfully lobbied for an increase in contracts.
d. The Cold War began shortly after World War II ended.

d

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