John E. Fogarty (1913-1967) was an American legislator who became known as "Mr. Public Health" for his advocacy of federal funding for medical research, health education, and health care services. After graduating from LaSalle Academy, Fogarty attended evening classes at Providence College. He then joined his older brother and father as an apprentice bricklayer, subsequently becoming the President of Bricklayers Union No. 1, laying the groundwork for his career in public service. As Democratic representative for Rhode Island, he served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1941 to 1967 and chaired the House Appropriations Subcommittee for the Departments of Labor and Health, Education, and Welfare from 1949 onward. During his congressional tenure, Fogarty championed a vast expansion of the National Institutes of Health, as well as aid to medical schools, libraries, and programs for children with disabilities. He sponsored or contributed to virtually every piece of health-related legislation introduced during this time. The John E. Fogarty Papers range from c.1941 to 1967 and contain personal and legislative correspondence, speeches, legislative records, photographs, and audiovisual materials.
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Address at "Dynamics of Democracy" Conference | Digital Document | 1959-02-01 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address lauding the strengths of the U.S. democratic system given at the "Dynamics of Democracy… |
Address at 11th Anniversary Banquet of the Sign & Pictorial Painters Union, Local #729 -- Broadcast over Station WPRO at 9:45 P.M. | Digital Document | 1944-10-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address was delivered at the 11th Anniversary Banquet of the Sign & Pictorial Painters Union at… |
Address at 1961 Salve Regina Commencement Exercises | Digital Document | 1961-06-05 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the Salve Regina Commencement |
Address at annual meeting of Staffs of St. Joseph's and our Lady of Fatima Hospitals | Digital Document | 1957-09-25 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech regarding the present and future situations of hospital, Wednesday, September 25, 1957, 7:30… |
Address at Banquet of the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the National Association for Mental Health | Digital Document | 1961-11-16 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address regarding the history of mental health research, Deauville Hotel, Miami Beach, November 16,… |
Address at Communion Breakfast of Leo Council of Knights of Columbus | Digital Document | 1946-05-12 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered at Communion Breakfast of Leo Council, Knights of Columbus, Sunday May 12, 1946 at… |
Address at Flag Day Exercises | Digital Document | 1946-06-14 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the Flag Day Exercises held by the Providence Lodge of Elks, Elks Auditorium, Providence,… |
Address at Public Library Association Meeting | Digital Document | 1959-06-26 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address urging funding of libraries throughout the country |
Address at reception to the Honorable William Howard Taft III | Digital Document | 1953-04-27 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at reception to the Honorable William Howard Taft III, United States Ambassador to Ireland,… |
Address at Rhode Island Wildlife Federation Meeting | Digital Document | 1958-02-15 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Address at the 1949 Convention of the Rhode Island State Branch of the AFL | Digital Document | 1949-03-20 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered at the Semi-Annual Convention of the Rhode Island State Branch of the American Fed… |
Address at the 38th Annual Session of the American Association of Dental Schools | Digital Document | 1961-03-27 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty emphasizes the importance of continued education in the dental professio… |
Address at the 50th Anniversary of Varnum Continentals | Digital Document | 1957-09-21 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the 50th Anniversary of Varnum Continentals, East Greenwich, Rhode Island - September 21,… |
Address at the Council for Exceptional Children's Dinner at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel | Digital Document | 1959-11-17 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the Council for Exceptional Children's Dinner at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel, Tuesda… |
Address at the dedication of the Narragansett Junior High School | Digital Document | 1959-12-20 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at Narragansett Junior High School dedication. Sunday, December 20, 1959 at 2:15 pm |
Address at the Drug, Chemical and Allied Trades Association Symposium | Digital Document | 1961-03-02 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses public health with the Drug, Chemical and Allied Trades Associ… |
Address at the Fifteenth SeeBee Reunion | Digital Document | 1957-09-06 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the Fifteenth SeeBee Reunion, Naval Construction Battalion Center, Davisville, Rhode Isla… |
Address at the Fourth Annual Banquet of the Irish American Association of the Panther Valley | Digital Document | 1951-03-17 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the Fourth Annual Banquet of the Irish American Association of the Panther Valley - at Co… |
Address at the March of Dimes organization in Rhode Island | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Address regarding the status of the March of Dimes organization in Rhode Island | |
Address at the National Biennial Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians | Digital Document | 1958-08-05 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address at the National Biennial Convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at the Sheraton-Biltm… |
Address at the National Convention Banquet of the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy | Digital Document | 1958-09-25 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address discussing the status of Cerebral Palsy research at the Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel, Providence,… |
Address at the Rhode Island Speech and Hearing Association | Digital Document | 1961-11-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address discussing the needs of the hearing and sight impaired |
Address at University of Rhode Island Convocation | Digital Document | 1961-01-12 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address in regards to ethnic relations within America |
Address before Department of Labor Employees' Meeting | Digital Document | 1957-08-06 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address before Department of Labor Employees' Meeting Celebrating 25th Anniversary AFGE Lodge 1… |
Address before group of citizens interested in welfare of Italy | Digital Document | 1944-10-29 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address given to discuss the rebuilding of Italy after WWII |