because that's were the US defeated the Japanese imperial navy
Midway was a significant blow against Japanese naval air power.
Americans fought and won the Battle of Midway.
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.
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.
Luck. Reference "Miracle at Midway" by Gorden Prange.
The United States did acquire the Midway Islands through imperialism. The Midway Islands was initially un-owned and had no coaling station.
Take Midway Island and engage US fleet in a decisive battle.
The battle of Midway.
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1867