Joseph J. Kelly

Joseph J. Kelly(July 5, 1897 – July 6, 1963) was an attorney and a minor Democratic politician. After time as a trial attorney, he became a judge in 1933. He served as mayor of Buffalo, New York for a single term from 1942 to 1945.

Joseph J. Kelly in Days of Infamy
Mayor Joseph J. Kelly spoke at Joe Crosetti's graduation ceremony, which was held in Buffalo. Kelly pointed out the Peace Bridge to all the graduating cadets. Kelly commented that the United States wanted peace all through the world, but they would have to win the war before they could get it. This was the only part of the speech that Crosetti remembered.

Literary comment
Kelly is not specifically named, but the POD of the story would not have impacted his election in November, 1941.