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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H.Res. 32 | Digital Document | January 5th, 1955 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution declaring U.S. Support for a United Ireland |
H.Res. 360 | Digital Document | January 9th, 1956 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution to request review of reports on Wickford Harbor, RI |
H.Res. 44 | Digital Document | January 9th, 1963 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution declaring U.S. support for a United Ireland |
H.Res. 539 | Digital Document | April 22nd, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Resolution authorizing an investigation into the status of the Textile Industry |
Harmony, Party | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Harvard School of Public Health Congressional Day | Digital Document | November 21st, 1961 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home Groundbreaking Ceremonies | Digital Document | November 18th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Left to Right: Norman B. Smith, Dr. John Heller, Dr. Herman Potts, Cong. Fogarty |
Heart of the Year Award from American Heart Association | Digital Document | February 3rd, 1966 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Hibernians Third Annual Dinner-Dance | Digital Document | February 4th, 1956 | John E. Fogarty papers | Left to Right: Mrs. S.A. Buckeyser, John E. Fogarty |
Hill-Burton Act 20th Anniversary | Digital Document | August 15th, 1966 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Horace R. Kornegay, M.C. | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Hospital Association of Rhode Island Honorary Membership | Digital Document | October 22nd, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Left to Right: I. Herbert Scheffer, Cong. John Fogarty |
Hubert H. Humphrey, M.C. | Digital Document | 1964 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Hurricane Rehabilitation Study | Digital Document | January 14th, 1955 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
In Appreciation of Joseph A. Whelan | Digital Document | June 12th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | This was background material prepared for Congressman Fogarty's use in North Providence, Rhode… |
Interview concerning H.R. 5622 | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Interview with John E. Fogarty | |
Interview of Congressman Fogarty by Al Hamilton | Digital Document | July 23rd, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John Fogarty discusses House Appropriations and unemployment issues with Al Hamilton |
Interview with John E. Fogarty on Yankee Network, Station WEAN | Digital Document | January 25th, 1947 | John E. Fogarty papers | John E. Fogarty interview on Yankee Network, Station WEAN, Providence, R.I.; 7:45, Saturday, January… |
Introduction of a bill to authorize the construction of the Fox Point hurricane barrier in the Providence River | Digital Document | May 10th, 1905 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty today introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives a bill to authoriz… |
Introduction of Archbishop Richard J. Cushing | Digital Document | December 7th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Introduction of Archbishop Richard J. Cushing, recipient of Award of Honor, at dinner of the Welfare… |
Irish Landscapes and Interiors | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Irish Rebellion (1916) Golden Jubilee Celebration | Digital Document | 1966 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Irish Schoolteachers Visit to Washington, D.C. | Digital Document | 1963 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Irish Schoolteachers Visit to Washington, D.C. | Digital Document | August 1965 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
J. Joseph Nugent, Attorney General of RI; Robert E. Quinn, Chief Judge of US Court of Military Appeals; John E. Moran, RI Senator, & John E. Fogarty | Digital Document | 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers |