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 11, 1988
Amidst Terrorists Threats, the Near Successful Attempt to Kill Amb. Quinn was Made by a Horse Named Sergeant
Amidst Terrorists Threats, the Near Successful Attempt to Kill Amb. Quinn was Made by a Horse Named Sergeant
September 21, 1988
Dreams of High School Basketball Championships in Illinois Come True in the Philippines
Dreams of High School Basketball Championships in Illinois Come True in the Philippines
March 17, 1989
About to Become a Legend in the Foreign Service, but Not for the Reasons He Hoped For
About to Become a Legend in the Foreign Service, but Not for the Reasons He Hoped For
June 7, 1990
An Event During a Cub Scout Overnight Hike and a Real Estate Deal Alter the Course of My Career
An Event During a Cub Scout Overnight Hike and a Real Estate Deal Alter the Course of My Career
June 25, 1990
Why Vietnam was Slow to Rebuild After the War
Why Vietnam was Slow to Rebuild After the War
July 28, 1990
Finding the Roadmap to Restoring U.S. Relations in Indochina
Finding the Roadmap to Restoring U.S. Relations in Indochina
October 15, 1990
Mission Impossible—Finding a Political Settlement for Cambodia and Devising Ways to Account for Our POW/MIAs
Mission Impossible—Finding a Political Settlement for Cambodia and Devising Ways to Account for Our POW/MIAs
November 13, 1990
Averting a Global Public Relations Nightmare
Averting a Global Public Relations Nightmare
December 25, 1991
Two Events in 1991 Dramatically Alter the Political Dynamic Affecting U.S. Diplomacy with Cambodia and Vietnam
Two Events in 1991 Dramatically Alter the Political Dynamic Affecting U.S. Diplomacy with Cambodia and Vietnam