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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Dr. Ralph S. Lloyd, Chief Dental Officer of PHS, HEW, Retirement Party | Digital Document | 1966-02-16 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Draft bill of H.R. 6415 | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Draft of H.R. 6415 | |
Draft material to be presented before American Nursing Home Association | Digital Document | 1957-10-09 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks concerning the practice of nursing homes |
Draft of H.R. 13840 | Digital Document | 1958-09-06 | John E. Fogarty papers | draft of H.R. 13840 |
Draft of remarks of Rep. John E. Fogarty, 9/8/60 | Digital Document | 1960-09-08 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks discussing the advancements in medical science over the previous 50 years |
Draft remarks -- Lasker Awards presentation, American Public Health Association | Digital Document | 1959-10-22 | John E. Fogarty papers | 2nd General Session, Renaissance Room, Ambassador Hotel, Atlantic City, 8:30 p.m. |
Draft: Remarks by Mr. John E. Fogarty at New England Hospital Association | Digital Document | 1958-03-24 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses health legislation with the New England Hospital Association |
Drexel Library School Citation | Digital Document | 1960-05-17 | John E. Fogarty papers | Left to Right: Cong. Fogarty, Dr. John F. Harvey (Dean, Drexel Library School), Paul Guy (President,… |
Edward P. Gallogly, Lt. Gov. of Rhode Island | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Elks Installation | Digital Document | 1956-04-04 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Elks, Miscellaneous | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Elks, Presentation of Flags | Digital Document | 1959-12-16 | John E. Fogarty papers | Left to Right: John W. Moakler, William Walsh, Cong. Fogarty |
Ernest Petinaud | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Erosion Meeting | Digital Document | 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Exchange Club Dinner | Digital Document | 1959-11-10 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Facts on the proposed National Service Program | Digital Document | 1963-03-27 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report outlining the proposed Natioanl Service Corps |
Federal Employees | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Federal Hill PTA, Champion of the People Award | Digital Document | 1960-06-19 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Federally Impacted School District of Rhode Island and the United States Resolution | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Fernand J. St. Germain | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Flag Day - 1960 | Digital Document | 1960-06-22 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses Flag Day with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks |
Flag Presentation Message | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Presentation of an American flag | |
Floor speech by Congressman John E. Fogarty in tribute to Honorable Mike J. Kirwan of Ohio | Digital Document | 1960-03-28 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty remarks on Congressman Kirwan's honorary Doctorate of Humanities fr… |
Floor speech by Honorable John E. Fogarty, 1960 Appropriations, Labor-HEW, April 30, 1959 | Digital Document | 1959-04-30 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech urging further funding to the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare |
Fogarty Amendment to Immigration Bill (H.R. 2580) | Digital Document | 1965-08-25 | John E. Fogarty papers | Amendment to the Immigration and Nationality Act |