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THE ARCHIVE OF AMBASSADOR KENNETH M. QUINN
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI TO THE MEKONG
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Video Memoir - Page 2

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. 

August 1, 1967

Rumble in College Park

Rumble in College Park

August 11, 1967

Always Facing Danger as an American Ambassador

Always Facing Danger as an American Ambassador

October 1, 1967

An Unexpected "Wrong Turn:" The First Assignment to Vietnam

An Unexpected "Wrong Turn:" The First Assignment to Vietnam

November 1, 1967

Vietnamese Language Training

Vietnamese Language Training

January 1, 1968

The Tumultuous Year of 1968

The Tumultuous Year of 1968

January 30, 1968

TET Offensive 1968

TET Offensive 1968

June 1, 1968

Preparing for My First Diplomatic Posting: Which Gun to Buy

Preparing for My First Diplomatic Posting: Which Gun to Buy

October 1, 1968

Doubts About Vietnam Policy Lead to My First Dissent

Doubts About Vietnam Policy Lead to My First Dissent

November 1, 1968

Arrival in Vietnam

Arrival in Vietnam
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