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THE ARCHIVE OF AMBASSADOR KENNETH M. QUINN
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI TO THE MEKONG
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Video Memoir - Page 14

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. 

October 18, 1979

A Trip to China and Thailand with a Linkage to the Cambodian Genocide

A Trip to China and Thailand with a Linkage to the Cambodian Genocide

November 21, 1979

Recalling the Papal Visit Leads to Iowa SHARES

Recalling the Papal Visit Leads to Iowa SHARES

December 25, 1979

A Christmas Story: Iowa SHARES Gifts Reach Refugees

A Christmas Story: Iowa SHARES Gifts Reach Refugees

December 30, 1979

Iowa SHARES Sends Doctors and Nurses to the Cambodian Border

Iowa SHARES Sends Doctors and Nurses to the Cambodian Border

January 21, 1980

1980: Two American Political Dynasties Dramatically Impacted on a Cold, Iowa Night

1980: Two American Political Dynasties Dramatically Impacted on a Cold, Iowa Night

April 1, 1980

Agent Orange in Vietnam: A Decision to Possibly Leave the Foreign Service

Agent Orange in Vietnam: A Decision to Possibly Leave the Foreign Service

August 5, 1980

Thwarting an Attack on a Presidential Candidate

Thwarting an Attack on a Presidential Candidate

October 1, 1980

A Third Political Dynasty Impacted by Iowa in 1980

A Third Political Dynasty Impacted by Iowa in 1980

September 2, 1981

Life and Death Decisions During the Fort Madison Prison Riot

Life and Death Decisions During the Fort Madison Prison Riot
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