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.
September 5, 1986
Blocking Ollie North’s Attempt to take Over the Management of a Hijacking of a Pan-Am Flight in Pakistan
Blocking Ollie North’s Attempt to take Over the Management of a Hijacking of a Pan-Am Flight in Pakistan
January 2, 1987
The First Ever Visit of a US Secretary of State to Sub-Saharan Africa
The First Ever Visit of a US Secretary of State to Sub-Saharan Africa
July 1, 1987
Deputy Ambassador in the Philippines: Confronting Terrorism and Coup Attempts
Deputy Ambassador in the Philippines: Confronting Terrorism and Coup Attempts
August 28, 1987
Excuse Me; Do You Know the Way to the American Embassy?
Excuse Me; Do You Know the Way to the American Embassy?
November 14, 1987
A Grateful President Expressing Thanks for Protecting Her Child
A Grateful President Expressing Thanks for Protecting Her Child
December 25, 1987
Eating Hamburgers off the Table at Which the Japanese Surrender Was Received in WWII
Eating Hamburgers off the Table at Which the Japanese Surrender Was Received in WWII
May 15, 1988
A Small Decision in Manila Leads to a Big Discovery of a Major Counterfeiting Operation Undermining U.S. Currency
A Small Decision in Manila Leads to a Big Discovery of a Major Counterfeiting Operation Undermining U.S. Currency