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: 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… |
Press Release: Statement on Highway Traffic Safety | Digital Document | 1957-01-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech calling for the creation of a subcommittee to examine traffic-related fatalities |
Procedure for Conduct of the New England Hurricane Survey | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Proposed procedures for the hurricane survey | |
Providence College | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Providence College Commencement | Digital Document | 1966-06-07 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Providence College Testimonial | Digital Document | 1965-04-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Radio Address - WEAN - October 23, 1962 | Digital Document | 1962-08-23 | John E. Fogarty papers | Radio address concerning 1962 election |
Radio address - WEAN - October 30, 1962 | Digital Document | 1962-10-30 | John E. Fogarty papers | Radio address concerning 1962 election |
Radio address concerning 1946 election | Digital Document | 1946-10-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Over Station WJAR- October 28, 1946 |
Radio address concerning 1946 election | Digital Document | 1946-10-31 | John E. Fogarty papers | Over Station WJAR Oct. 31, 1946 - 6:15 pm |
Radio address concerning 1946 election | Digital Document | 1946-11-01 | John E. Fogarty papers | Over Station WEAN Nov. 1, 1946 |
Radio address concerning 1946 election | Digital Document | 1946-11-02 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered over station WEAN, November 2, 1946 |
Radio address concerning 1946 election | Digital Document | 1946-11-04 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered on November 4, 1946 over station WEAN, Providence |
Radio Address given over Rutcal Broadcasting Station on "Faith in Our Time" | Digital Document | 1952-05-06 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address given over Rutcal Broadcasting Station on program entitled "Faith in Our Time," Tu… |
Radio address on October 16, 1962 | Digital Document | 1962-10-16 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty addresses issues regarding childhood delinquency |
Radio address over Station WEAN, October 7, 1958 | Digital Document | 1958-10-07 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Radio address over Station WEAN, Providence, RI, October 7, 1958 | Digital Document | 1958-10-07 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech concerning the 1958 election |
Radio address over station WJAR, Friday, October 18, 1946 | Digital Document | 1946-10-18 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered over station WJAR, Friday, October 18, 1946 |
Radio address over WEAN | Digital Document | 1962-10-30 | John E. Fogarty papers | In this radio address, Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses the election and issues regarding Cuba |
Radio address promoting legislative agenda in Congress | Digital Document | 1958-10-14 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech on WEAN-Radio, Tuesday, October 14, 1958 at 10:05 a.m. |
Radio Address regarding 1948 election | Digital Document | 1948-10-25 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered over station WPRO, Providence, Monday, October 25, 1948 at 6:30 pm |
Radio Address regarding 1948 election | Digital Document | 1948-10-26 | John E. Fogarty papers | Radio speech - October 26, 1948, 10:12-10:18 p.m. - 6 minute tie-in on Station WFCI One hour program… |
Radio Address regarding 1948 election | Digital Document | 1948-10-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered over station WEAN, Providence, Rhode Island, Thursday October 28, 1948 at 8 pm |
Radio Address regarding 1948 election | Digital Document | 1948-10-30 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address delivered over station WJAR at 6:30 pm Saturday, October 30, 1948 |
Radio Address regarding 1951 Special Election | Digital Document | 1951-06-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Radio Address regarding Special Election - June 28, 1951 |