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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"The Federal Government and the Voluntary Agency" | Digital Document | 1962-10-26 | John E. Fogarty papers | Presentation by Congressman John E. Fogarty at the Twelfth Annual Meeting of the National Council on… |
"The Federal Stake in Medical Research- Accomplishment and Aims" | Digital Document | 1961-06-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech discussing the federal role in medical research, presented at the Century Dinner, National Fo… |
"The Fight Against Mental Illness: A National and Local Concern" | Digital Document | 1962-03-12 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address to District of Columbia Association for Mental Health, 8 PM Monday, March 12, 1962, Jewish C… |
"The Future of Dental Research and Its Impact on Dental Education" | Digital Document | 1962-12-12 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks at the 1962 Conference of Dental School Deans, December 10-12, 1962, in Miami Beach, Florida |
"The Great Need for Medical Students" | Digital Document | 1961-04 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech calling for more students to enter the medical profession, Invitation Banquet Address, Rhode… |
"The Impact of Science on Our Society" | Digital Document | 1959-07-31 | John E. Fogarty papers | Commencement address at 96th Commencement of Bryant College, Providence, Rhode Island on Friday, Jul… |
"The Importance of Libraries in the Educational Program of the Nation" | Digital Document | 1960-10-07 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses the many benefits of libraries for both adults and children at… |
"The Pioneer Spirit in Rehabilitation" | Digital Document | 1960-02-11 | John E. Fogarty papers | Before Research and Demonstration Conference on Vocational Rehabilitation of the Mentally Retarded,… |
"The Purposeful Use of Knowledge" | Digital Document | 1961-11-06 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks at the Formal Opening of the Dental Health Center, Department of Health, Education, and Welf… |
"The Responsibility of the Federal Government in the Fight Against Mental Illness" | Digital Document | 1962-03-06 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech by Congressman at National Leadership Conference on Action for Mental Health, Tuesday evening… |
"The Role of Congress in Public Health Research" | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech discussing congress' role in infectious disease research | |
"The Role of Government in Rehabilitation of the Handicapped" | Digital Document | 1960-08-25 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech in regards to how the government can assist the handicapped before the 3rd International Cong… |
"The Role of the Federal Government in the Growth of the Independent Government Hospital" | Digital Document | 1960-12-21 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech in regards to how the government helps in the growth of hospitals, Roger Williams General Hos… |
"The Role of the Public Library in a Democracy" | Digital Document | 1961-05-14 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address in regards to the role of the library in American society, presentation at the dedication of… |
"The Third Dimension -- Lay Participation" | Digital Document | 1962-06-01 | John E. Fogarty papers | Symposium on Dentistry, American Geriatrics Society - American Dental Association, Waldorf-Astoria H… |
"Wanted - Responsible National Leadership in Aging" | Digital Document | 1962-09-12 | John E. Fogarty papers | Area I Conference, National Retired Teachers Association, American Association of Retired Persons, B… |
"Washington Reports to the People" | Digital Document | 1959-07-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
"What I Expect of the White House Conference on Aging" | Digital Document | 1960-01-18 | John E. Fogarty papers | Open Forum on the White House Conference on Aging, Coliseum - St. Petersburg, Florida, January 18, 1… |
25th Grand Lodge Convention, Vasa Order of America | Digital Document | 1962-06-08 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty speaks to the Vasa Order of America, which is a Swedish-American organiz… |
A bill to authorize the Food and Drug Administration to make inspections of plants | Digital Document | 1953-03-02 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
A First for Aging | Digital Document | 1961-01-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech detailing recent work in the research on aging |
A First for Aging | Digital Document | 1961-01-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Addresss delivered at the White House Conference on Aging |
Acceptance speech for induction in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Society | Digital Document | 1957-05-23 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks on receiving award to honorary membership in the Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the honorary scholas… |
Ad Club Luncheon, Baltimore, MD | Digital Document | 1962-02-01 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Address before Convention of Rhode Island State Branch, A.F. of I. | Digital Document | 1944-10-22 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address was delivered at Convention of the Rhode Island Chapter of AFI at the Narragansett Hotel in… |