because that's were the US defeated the Japanese imperial navy
Midway was a significant blow against Japanese naval air power.
The Midway Atoll was acquired by the US in 1867. In 1859 Captain N.C. Brooks discovered Midway and claimed it for the United States.
Americans fought and won the Battle of Midway.
It was important because the US fleet destroyed or damaged the majority of the Japanese Imperial Navies carriers.
See website: Battle of Midway
Take Midway Island & destroy US fleet at sea.
The United States did acquire the Midway Islands through imperialism. The Midway Islands was initially un-owned and had no coaling station.
Luck. Reference "Miracle at Midway" by Gorden Prange.
Take Midway Island and engage US fleet in a decisive battle.
The battle of Midway.
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1867