Joseph J. Kelly

Joseph J. Kelly Historical Figure Nationality: United States Year of Birth: 1897 Year of Death: 1963 Cause of Death: Natural causes Religion: Occupation: Lawyer, Judge, Politician Spouse: Laura Campbell Stephenson Children: None Political Party: Democratic Party Political Office(s): Mayor of Buffalo, New York Fictional Appearances: Days of Infamy POD: March, 1941; Relevant POD: December 7, 1941 Appearance(s): End of the Beginning Type of Appearance: Direct (unnamed) Political Office(s): Mayor of Buffalo

Joseph James 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 also served as mayor of Buffalo, New York for a single term from 1942 to 1945.

Joseph J. Kelly in Days of Infamy

The Mayor spoke at Joe Crosetti's graduation ceremony, which was held in Buffalo. The Mayor pointed out the Peace Bridge to all the graduating U.S. Navy cadets. The Mayor told them that the US wanted peace all through the world, but first 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

While Kelly is not specifically named as the mayor, the POD of the series should not have impacted his election in November 1941.

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Political offices (OTL)
Preceded by Thomas L. Holling	Mayor of Buffalo, New York 1942-1945	Succeeded by Bernard J. Dowd