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The U.S. chose the Marshall Islands as a base for nuclear testing due to their remote location in the Pacific Ocean, which provided a safe distance from populated areas. The islands' isolation allowed for large-scale tests without immediate risk to civilian populations, while also offering a variety of atolls and lagoons suitable for testing. Additionally, the political context post-World War II facilitated American control over the region, enabling extensive military and scientific operations there.

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