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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Remarks at the Washington Chapter of the National Cystic Fibrosis Research Foundation | Digital Document | June 15th, 1961 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks discussing Cystic Fibrosis research |
Remarks at University of North Carolina School of Public Health Student-Faculty Seminar | Digital Document | March 5th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty speaks about health legislation, Monday, March 5, 1962 at 3PM |
Remarks concerning Fluoridation | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks concerning the practice of fluoridation | |
Remarks concerning Fogarty's introduction of a bill concerning elderly low-rent assistance | Digital Document | February 24th, 1955 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks upon introduction in the House of Representatives of a bill to permit the admission of elder… |
Remarks concerning lack of executive funding of executive agencies | Digital Document | August 29th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives. August 29, 1957 |
Remarks concerning progress of disease research | Digital Document | October 31st, 1956 | John E. Fogarty papers | Draft- TV Materials, 10-31-56 |
Remarks concerning the Federal Government's role in research in Gastroenterology | Digital Document | May 28th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks at the World Congress of Gastroenterology in the Sheraton-Park Hotel, Washington, D.C., Wedn… |
Remarks delivered at annual meeting of the Clinical Society of the Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare | Digital Document | April 5th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses his advocacy of public health services |
Remarks delivered at dedication of the Communicable Disease Center | Digital Document | September 8th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks at the dedication of the Communicable Disease Center, Public Health Service, U.S. Department… |
Remarks delivered at opening ceremonies of the Communicable Disease Center Laboratory | Digital Document | April 5th, 1961 | John E. Fogarty papers | Public Health Service, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, Kansas City, Kansas, Wedne… |
Remarks delivered at Plumbing and Heating Wholesalers of New England Luncheon | Digital Document | January 29th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Sheraton-Copley Hotel, Boston; Monday, January 29, 1962 |
Remarks delivered at St. Anthony's Church in celebration of its 25th anniversary | Digital Document | April 20th, 1947 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks delivered at St. Anthony's Church, West Warwick, 25th Anniversary on Sunday, April 20,… |
Remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting of the National Association of Sanitarians | Digital Document | June 18th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Sheraton-Gibson Hotel, Cincinnati, Ohio, June 18, 1962 |
Remarks delivered at the dedication of New Wing of South County Hospital | Digital Document | September 23rd, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech at dedication of the new wing of South County Hospital |
Remarks delivered at The Greater Providence YMCA Kick-Off Dinner | Digital Document | January 26th, 1961 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty remarks on the benefits of physical fitness |
Remarks delivered at the National Convention of the Alpha Omega Fraternity | Digital Document | December 29th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks upon reception of an award |
Remarks delivered at World Forum on Syphilis and Other Treponematoses | Digital Document | September 6th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty speaks about Syphilis and other venereal diseases |
Remarks delivered on behalf of Aid for Dependents of Veterans | Digital Document | August 18th, 1944 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address was delivered in the House of Representatives and published in the Congressional Record |
Remarks during debate on amendment to Flood Insurance Aid, 3rd Supplemental Appropriation Bill | Digital Document | May 7th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Remarks during debate on the Third Supplemental Appropriations Bill | Digital Document | June 18th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives, during debate on the Third Supplemental Approp… |
Remarks given at 10th Annual Communion Breakfast of the Ancient Order of Hibernians | Digital Document | March 13th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Remarks given at 1959 LaSalle Homecoming Game | Digital Document | November 21st, 1959 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks addressing the history and future of LaSalle Academy |
Remarks given at Rhode Island League for Nursing and Rhode Island State Nurses Association Banquet | Digital Document | October 20th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks discussing the state of federal funding for medical research, Metacomet Country Club |
Remarks given at the annual dinner of the Twenty-Five Year Service Club of the U.S. Rubber Company's Providence Plant | Digital Document | October 27th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | Sheraton Biltmore in Providence on Thursday evening, October 27, 1960 |
Remarks given at the Fourth Annual Meeting New England Gerontological Association | Digital Document | October 24th, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks outlining the work need to be done by local, state, and federal government in terms of medic… |