The White House has issued a presidential message commemorating the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, reflecting on the historic World War II victory that decisively shifted the balance of naval power in the Pacific. The statement also underscores the enduring strategic alliance between the United States and Japan, a cornerstone of modern Indo-Pacific security.
Dating back to June 4, 1942, the Battle of Midway is recognized as a critical turning point in the Pacific Theater. Following the attack on Pearl Harbor, Imperial Japan had advanced rapidly across the region. However, at Midway Island, U.S. forces mounted a heroic defense, ultimately sinking four irreplaceable Japanese aircraft carriers and destroying over 200 enemy aircraft, which effectively halted Japan's expansionist ambitions.
The presidential message highlighted the pivotal role of American ingenuity and intelligence. U.S. Navy codebreakers worked in absolute secrecy to crack Japanese encrypted communications, successfully piecing together the timing, location, and full scope of the planned attack. This intelligence breakthrough provided American forces with a rare strategic advantage, allowing them to intercept and decisively defeat the enemy fleet.
As the United States observes its 250th year of independence, the administration emphasized that the legacy of Midway remains a powerful symbol of American resilience and determination. Furthermore, the statement drew a direct line from this historic conflict to the present day, noting that the United States and Japan have since forged one of the world's most robust partnerships. This alliance is grounded in shared democratic values and a mutual commitment to maintaining a free, open, and peaceful Indo-Pacific region.
The message concluded by reaffirming America's resolve to confront global adversaries, overcome adversity, and continue serving as a guarantor of security and freedom worldwide.
美国总统发表中途岛海战84周年纪念声明 强调美日持久同盟关系
白宫近日发布总统声明，纪念中途岛海战84周年。声明回顾了这场在第二次世界大战中决定性地扭转太平洋海军力量平衡的历史性胜利，并着重强调了美日之间持久的战略同盟关系，指出该同盟是现代印太地区安全的基石。
声明指出，回顾至1942年6月4日，中途岛海战被公认为太平洋战场的关键转折点。在珍珠港事件之后，日本帝国曾在该地区迅速扩张。然而，在中途岛，美国武装部队展开了英勇的防御，最终击沉四艘不可替代的日本航空母舰，并摧毁超过200架敌机，从而有效遏制了日本的扩张野心。
总统声明特别突显了美国智慧与情报工作的关键作用。美国海军密码破译专家在绝对保密的情况下，成功破译了日本的加密通信，准确拼凑出敌方计划进攻的时间、地点和整体规模。这一情报突破为美军提供了罕见的战略优势，使其能够成功拦截并果断击败敌方舰队。
随着美国迎来建国250周年，美国政府强调，中途岛战役的遗产仍然是美国韧性与决心的有力象征。此外，声明将这一历史冲突与当今局势直接联系起来，指出自二战结束以来，美国和日本已建立起世界上最稳固的伙伴关系之一。这一同盟关系根植于共同的民主价值观，以及双方对维护自由、开放与和平的印太地区的坚定承诺。
声明最后重申，美国决心直面全球挑战，克服一切逆境，并继续作为维护全球及印太地区安全与自由的重要保障者。
