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