So, they were following orders, were they?
The cover-up must have been in support of some larger objective. What was it? What was FDR covering up?
Why wasn't Amelia Earhart the cherry on top of the case against the Empire of Japan? She was a popular celebrity, well known at the time. It would have required no explanation to the low-information crowd.
This case should be closed. This should all be part of some National Park Service exhibit somewhere in the far-flung islands.