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 on the anniversary of the Polish Constitution | Digital Document | May 3rd, 1956 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks in the House of Representatives, May 3, 1956 |
Remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives, during debate of the Selective Service Act | Digital Document | April 13th, 1946 | John E. Fogarty papers | Address concerning the Selective Service Act |
Remarks on the Honorary Degree awarded to Majority Leader John W. McCormack | Digital Document | June 6th, 1956 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks in recognition of John W. McCormack's honorary degree |
Remarks on the retirement of Congressman Aime Forand | Digital Document | June 22nd, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Remarks prepared for news letter- Parents Council Mentally Retarded Children, 4/8/57 | Digital Document | April 8th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Press release regarding Congressman Fogarty's opposition to an amendment to the Dept. of Labor,… |
Remarks printed in the Congressional Record discussing Foreign-Aid Programs | Digital Document | May 9th, 1956 | John E. Fogarty papers | "Should Recipients Have More Say in Our Foreign-Aid Programs?," expansion of remarks in th… |
Remarks regarding Bill H.R. 9822 | Digital Document | May 27th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 27, 1958, regarding his Bill, H.R. 9822 call… |
Remarks regarding Labor legislation in the House of Representatives | Digital Document | March 6th, 1947 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks y in House of Representatives, Thursday, March 6, 1947, on Labor Legislation |
Remarks regarding Lithuania's Independence | Digital Document | February 16th, 1954 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Remarks regarding research into mental illness in children | Digital Document | December 7th, 1955 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks at Open Meeting of the Parents Council for Retarded Children of Rhode Island. Journal Audito… |
Remarks regarding retired civil service workers | Digital Document | May 23rd, 1946 | John E. Fogarty papers | Before hearing on Forand's bill in Civilian Service Committee, May 23, 1946 |
Remarks reporting on attendance at World Health Assembly in Geneva as Congressional Advisor representing the United States | Digital Document | June 23rd, 1959 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks given in the House of Representatives |
Remarks requesting appropriations for the medical research community | Digital Document | July 20th, 1955 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks in the House of Representatives, Reporting Action of Senate and House Conferees on Fiscal 19… |
Remarks to American Podiatry Association (Region One) | Digital Document | October 22nd, 1960 | John E. Fogarty papers | Acceptance speech by John E. Fogarty upon reception of an award, Statler-Hilton Hotel, Hartford, Con… |
Remarks to P-TA, Adah Hawkins School | Digital Document | February 12th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty speaks to the Parent Teacher Association at Adah Hawkins School, Harmony… |
Remarks to the 14th World Health Assembly | Digital Document | February 9th, 1961 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Remarks to the House of Representatives regarding a trade bill | Digital Document | May 22nd, 1947 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives during debate on S. 814, May 22, 1947 |
Remarks to the members of Theta Chapter of Delta Epsilon Sigma, National Catholic Scholastic Honor Society, at Providence College | Digital Document | April 2nd, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Report in conjunction with H.R. 7353 | Digital Document | May 15th, 1963 | John E. Fogarty papers | Use of Pesticiedes |
Report in support of H.R. 5628 | Digital Document | April 24th, 1950 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report No. 1943 Directing the Secretary of the Army to Convey Certain land to the State of Rhode Isl… |
Report to accompany H.R. 10904 | Digital Document | March 23rd, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report submitted by John E. Fogarty in support of his bill H.R. 10904 |
Report to accompany H.R. 13673 | Digital Document | August 6th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report addressing the status of the Federal Propery and Administrative Services Act of 1949 |
Report to accompany H.R. 4104 | Digital Document | March 24th, 1961 | John E. Fogarty papers | The Practical Nurse Training Extension Act of 1961 |
Report to accompnay H.R. 10586 | Digital Document | August 19th, 1965 | John E. Fogarty papers | Report in support of H.R. 10586 |
Research - An Answer to Better Health and Medical Care | Digital Document | August 24th, 1950 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech given in the House of Representatives |