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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Speech - AFL Convention - Sunday, March 19th. Radio: 3:00 to 3:30pm | Digital Document | John E. Fogarty papers | ||
Speech about issues regarding the handicapped | Digital Document | February 27th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Remarks at the Twenty-Second Annual Luncheon Meeting of the Davis Memorial Goodwill Industries in th… |
Speech at 50th Anniversary, Bishop Thomas P. Hendricken Assembly, Fourth Degree, Knights of Columbus | Digital Document | June 23rd, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | Alpine Country Club, June 23, 1962 |
Speech at a meeting of the Rhode Island Library trustees | Digital Document | March 15th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | The meeting took place during National Library Week |
Speech at Communion Breakfast - Holy Name Society of St. Francis Church | Digital Document | April 26th, 1953 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech at Communion Breakfast - Holy Name Society of St. Francis Church, Hillsgrove, April 26, 1953 |
Speech at Communion Breakfast of St. Timothy's Holy Name Society | Digital Document | March 13th, 1955 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech at Communion-Breakfast, St. Timothy's Holy Name Society, Hoxsie, Rhode Island, Sunday, M… |
Speech at Hearing held by Select Committee on Small Business of House of Representatives | Digital Document | April 24th, 1951 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech at Hearing held by Select Committee on Small Business of House of Representatives, Biltmore H… |
Speech at Lindia's - Jimmy Fund - Ted Williams Guest | Digital Document | August 25th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech congratulating the work of the Jimmy Fund |
Speech at luncheon honoring Dr. Sidney Farber Hotel, New York City | Digital Document | May 4th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech at luncheon honoring Dr. Sidney Farber by the Gotham Chapter of the National Foundation for M… |
Speech at Luncheon Meeting of the National Association of Social Workers | Digital Document | December 13th, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech discussing the need for social welfare legislation |
Speech at meeting of Rhode Island Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers | Digital Document | February 26th, 1962 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Speech at Quota Club Meeting at the Plantations Club | Digital Document | October 22nd, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech discussing the advancements in child and maternal care |
Speech at Regional Conference on Positive Health and Life Fulfillment for the Aging | Digital Document | September 16th, 1959 | John E. Fogarty papers | Boston, MA, September 16-17, 1959 |
Speech at South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner Meeting | Digital Document | September 24th, 1959 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech concerning improvement of Rhode Island coastline. Elks Home, Wakefield, Sept. 24, 1959 |
Speech at St. Raymond's Hall, Sunday, February 12, 1950 | Digital Document | February 12th, 1950 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Speech at testimonial dinner for Henry Dodd | Digital Document | April 12th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech at testimonial dinner for Henry Dodd, former delegate for Bricklayers' Union at K of C H… |
Speech at the 75th Annual Meeting of the Maryland Dental Association | Digital Document | May 5th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Biltmore Hotel, Baltimore, MD., Monday, May 5, 1958 |
Speech at the 9th Annual Convention of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses | Digital Document | October 7th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech concerning the Federal Government's work to improve medical care at the Sheraton-Biltmor… |
Speech at the Ancient Order of Hibernian's Meeting | Digital Document | October 24th, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Portuguese Club, Providence, Friday, October 24, 1958 |
Speech at the Annual Meeting of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick | Digital Document | March 15th, 1959 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech celebrating Irish history |
Speech at the annual meeting of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction at Veterans Memorial Auditorium | Digital Document | October 31st, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Congressman John E. Fogarty discusses issues facing teachers and educators in America |
Speech at the Citizens' Committee Dinner Hattie Ide Chaffee Nursing Home Building Fund | Digital Document | November 21st, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech discussing the growing need of hospital care, at the Narragansett Hotel, Providence, R.I. on… |
Speech at the dedication of a new school in West Greenwich, Rhode Island | Digital Document | September 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | |
Speech at the International Accident and Health Association Luncheon | Digital Document | September 23rd, 1957 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech delivered at International Accident and Health Luncheon Meeting at Johnsons Hummocks, Allens… |
Speech at the Meeting of R.I. Nursing Homes Association | Digital Document | October 2nd, 1958 | John E. Fogarty papers | Speech addressing the status and future of nursing homes at the Biltmore Hotel, Thursday, October 2,… |