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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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Summary of Report from Committee of Consultants on Medical Research | Digital Document | 1960-05 | John E. Fogarty papers | Summary of Report on Federal Support of Medical Research |
Summaries of Mental Retardation Bills | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Summarization of a series of John E. Fogarty's proposed legislation concerning mental illness | |
Statement in support of proposed legislation to provide flood control funds | Digital Document | 1956-01-03 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement of Honorable John E. Fogarty, 2nd Congressional District of Rhode Island, on the introduct… |
Statement in support of H.R. 7899 | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement in support of H.R. 7899 | |
Statement in support of H.R. 3708 | Digital Document | 1965-08-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks of Congressman John E. Fogarty |
Statement in support of H.R. 3523 | Digital Document | 1949-07-14 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement by the Honorable John E. Fograty, M.C. Before the House Education and Labor Committee |
Statement in support of H.R. 27 | Digital Document | 1962-01-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement of Honorable John E. Fogarty, U.S. Representative Second Congressional District of Rhode I… |
Statement in support of H.R. 27 | Digital Document | 1962-01-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement of Honorable John E. Fogarty, U.S. Representative Second Congressional District of Rhode I… |
Report to accompnay H.R. 10586 | Digital Document | 1965-08-19 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report in support of H.R. 10586 |
Report to accompany H.R. 4104 | Digital Document | 1961-03-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | The Practical Nurse Training Extension Act of 1961 |
Report in support of H.R. 5628 | Digital Document | 1950-04-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report No. 1943 Directing the Secretary of the Army to Convey Certain land to the State of Rhode Isl… |
Report in conjunction with H.R. 7353 | Digital Document | 1963-05-15 | John E. Fogarty papers | Use of Pesticiedes |
Rationale and draft of H.R. 7944 | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Explanation of Draft Bill to Provide for the Registration of Crew Leaders in Interstate Agricultural… | |
Memorandum to the Executive Committee | Digital Document | 1960-05-04 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report of Staff Activity on May 6, 1959 Executive Committee Decision Regarding Increased Interest in… |
Major Provisions of the Library Services and Construction Act | Digital Document | 1964-02-17 | John E. Fogarty papers | Summarization of the Library Servies and Construction Act |
Letter of John E. Fogarty | Digital Document | 1959-09-08 | John E. Fogarty papers | Letter to citizen supporting a raise in the minimum wage |
Letter and speech in support of H.J. Res. 875 | Digital Document | 1964-01-22 | John E. Fogarty papers | Letter to John E. Fogarty and Congressional Record- Mental Retardation |
Letter and Report from the Bureau of the Budget | Digital Document | 1962-02 | John E. Fogarty papers | Letter with attached report concerning H.R. 5469 |
Letter and H.R. 10827 | Digital Document | 1960-03-01 | John E. Fogarty papers | Letter enclosing H.R. 10827, bill to adjust the rates of basic compensation of certain officers and… |
H.Res. 539 | Digital Document | 1958-04-22 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution authorizing an investigation into the status of the Textile Industry |
H.Res. 44 | Digital Document | 1963-01-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution declaring U.S. support for a United Ireland |
H.Res. 360 | Digital Document | 1956-01-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution to request review of reports on Wickford Harbor, RI |
H.Res. 32 | Digital Document | 1955-01-05 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution declaring U.S. Support for a United Ireland |
H.Res. 26 | Digital Document | 1961-01-03 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution declaring U.S. support for a United Ireland |
H.Res. 19 | Digital Document | 1953-01-03 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution declaring U.S. support for a United Ireland |