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THE ARCHIVE OF AMBASSADOR KENNETH M. QUINN
FROM THE MISSISSIPPI TO THE MEKONG
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Video Memoir - Page 5

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 1, 1970

Flying with Swamp Fox: Tracking the Viet Cong in the Jungle

Flying with Swamp Fox: Tracking the Viet Cong in the Jungle

July 1, 1970

Late Night Rescue: Going Down a Dangerous Road to Reach Injured Americans

Late Night Rescue: Going Down a Dangerous Road to Reach Injured Americans

August 1, 1970

Some Enchanting Evening

Some Enchanting Evening

September 1, 1970

SGT Davis "Sir, You Saved Life:" Pulling a Drowning Air Force Medic from a Swollen Canal

SGT Davis "Sir, You Saved Life:" Pulling a Drowning Air Force Medic from a Swollen Canal

September 1, 1970

Dust Off: Flying Into a "Hot LZ" at Night to Evacuate Wounded from an Overrun Outpost

Dust Off: Flying Into a "Hot LZ" at Night to Evacuate Wounded from an Overrun Outpost

November 1, 1970

Assaulting "Viet Cong Island:" The Tracers are Coming Right at You!

Assaulting "Viet Cong Island:" The Tracers are Coming Right at You!

November 1, 1970

Black Ponies, Swift Boats and Special Operations with the U.S. Navy in the Mekong Delta

Black Ponies, Swift Boats and Special Operations with the U.S. Navy in the Mekong Delta

November 27, 1970

Special Thanksgiving Memories in Vietnam

Special Thanksgiving Memories in Vietnam

January 1, 1971

A First Date With My Wife to Be

A First Date With My Wife to Be
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