The Fading Memories of Pearl Harbor As Memorial Day approaches, attention turns to the dwindling number of survivors from the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor.
Among them is Freeman Johnson, now 106 and the oldest living witness to that fateful day. His story offers a unique window into history. The attack's significance cannot be overstated.
It drew the United States into World War II and changed the course of global politics forever. However, as time passes, memories of those who lived through it are slowly fading away.