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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Press Release of John E. Fogarty | Digital Document | 1957-03-20 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release summarizing John E. Fogarty's proposed bill H.R. 6197 |
Press release regarding gas prices in Rhode Island | Digital Document | 1950-10-23 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release - October 23, 1950 |
Press release regarding potential presidential candidates | Digital Document | 1948-07-07 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release regarding potential presidential candidates |
Press release statement for Hon. John E. Fogarty, M.C., 2nd District of Rhode Island | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release statement praising the creation of the Maj. John T. Godfrey Research Fellowship | |
Press Release- Congressman Fogarty asks for U.S. Commission on Aging | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release detailing John E. Fogarty's introduction of H.R. 10014 | |
Press Release- Representative Fogarty will oppose move by New Haven to abandon passenger train | Digital Document | 1963-09-18 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release detailing John E. Fogarty's efforts to prevent a removal of a passenger train lin… |
Press Release: John E. Fogarty has introduced a bill to the House of Representatives providing for an increase in pay for employees of the Federal Government | Digital Document | 1957-02-07 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Press Release: 1957 | Digital Document | 1957-08-20 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press Release: John E. Fogarty today announced that funds have been approved authorizing surveys to… |
Press Release: 1957 | Digital Document | 1957-02-21 | John E. Fogarty papers | Immediate Release: Congressman John E. Fogarty today held a conference here on the problem of rising… |
Press Release: 1957 | Digital Document | 1957-04-05 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press Release: Congressman John E. Fogarty has lodged a strong protest with the Secretary of the Nav… |
Statement addressing proposed highway traffic safety legislation | Digital Document | 1957-01-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement of Honorable John E. Fogarty, Democrat of Rhode Island, on Highway Traffic Safety |
Statement by the President | Digital Document | 1959-08-14 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement by the President stating his signing of H.R. 6769 |
Statement detailing the acceptance of H.R. 6741 | Digital Document | 1965-03-04 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement of President Lyndon B. Johnson |
Statement in support of H.R. 3830 | Digital Document | 1957-01-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Statement of Congressman John E. Fogarty, Democrat of Rhode Island, on the Introduction of a bill to… |