Let's compare with the Soviets and conclude the obvious: the US did retreat.
The US has over 128 military bases in 55 foreign countries.
Russia has 12, mostly in former Soviet countries. China has 3.
Me looking for the soviet military bases rn
EDIT: I completely misunderstood the context here, nevermind.
The US has over 128 military bases in 55 foreign countries.
Russia has 12, mostly in former Soviet countries. China has 3.