Jobs such as the ones described in this 1956 advertisement became available because -

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federal law required private businesses to recruit for the military

weak college programs had produced few scientists qualified for high-level research

Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation

most U.S citizens opposed the development of atomic weapons

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Cold War defense programs had spurred technological innovation.

During the Cold War, particularly in the 1950s, there was a significant increase in government funding for defense-related research and development, which led to a demand for skilled scientists and engineers. This was a key factor in creating job opportunities in fields related to science and technology.