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.
March 30, 1975
Plotting the First Unauthorized Secret Evacuation Plan
Plotting the First Unauthorized Secret Evacuation Plan
April 1, 1975
The Grimmest and Most Accurate Assessment of the Last Days of Vietnam
The Grimmest and Most Accurate Assessment of the Last Days of Vietnam
April 29, 1975
Backchannel to Saigon: Starting the Evacuation
Backchannel to Saigon: Starting the Evacuation
April 29, 1975
The Most Ignominious Moment in American Foreign Policy History
The Most Ignominious Moment in American Foreign Policy History
May 12, 1975
The Last Battle of the Vietnam War: The Mayaguez Incident
The Last Battle of the Vietnam War: The Mayaguez Incident
July 1, 1976
A Seemingly Innocuous Conversation: The Beginning of a Major Espionage Case
A Seemingly Innocuous Conversation: The Beginning of a Major Espionage Case
July 4, 1976
July 4, 1976: Celebrating the Bi Centennial of the United States at the White House
July 4, 1976: Celebrating the Bi Centennial of the United States at the White House
September 1, 1976
A Small Conversation at a Refugee Celebration in Des Moines Leads to a Return to Iowa
A Small Conversation at a Refugee Celebration in Des Moines Leads to a Return to Iowa
December 1, 1976
POW MIA: A Post-War Issue for the Next 24 Years
POW MIA: A Post-War Issue for the Next 24 Years