In every assignment that Ambassador Quinn had during his three-decade-long diplomatic career as well as his 20 years at the World Food Prize Foundation, one of the recurring comments he received is about the number of interesting stories that he has accumulated. Some are dramatic life and death moments, others reflect the great cultural differences to be bridged when abroad, while the rest are humorous or heartwarming encounters. Given the very positive encouragement he received from so many friends, he prepared a video memoir which endeavors to record as many of these stories and encounters as possible. He hopes they will provide insight into the situations he encountered and perhaps some inspiration about the future.
June 1, 1979
The White House National Governor’s Association Export Conference: Some Hard Lessons Learned
The White House National Governor’s Association Export Conference: Some Hard Lessons Learned
June 28, 1979
The Worst Tornadoes in History Strike Iowa: Locating the Governor in Romania
The Worst Tornadoes in History Strike Iowa: Locating the Governor in Romania
June 29, 1979
Taking Lt. Governor Terry Branstad to His First Crisis
Taking Lt. Governor Terry Branstad to His First Crisis
July 20, 1979
Responding to the Tragic Plight of the Boat People Refugees
Responding to the Tragic Plight of the Boat People Refugees
July 24, 1979
A Standing Ovation for the United States’ Humanitarian Leadership
A Standing Ovation for the United States’ Humanitarian Leadership
July 24, 1979
Trying to Change American Policy on Accepting the Boat People Refugees
Trying to Change American Policy on Accepting the Boat People Refugees
October 1, 1979
Confronting Excruciating Human Suffering by Cambodian Genocide Victims
Confronting Excruciating Human Suffering by Cambodian Genocide Victims
October 4, 1979
1979: The Historic Visit of Pope John Paul II to Living History Farms
1979: The Historic Visit of Pope John Paul II to Living History Farms