Joseph P. Kelly
American politician in New York
About Joseph P. Kelly
Lived 1894 – 1968 (aged 74). Joseph P. Kelly was an American.
Joseph P. Kelly (January 6, 1894 – September 2, 1968) was an American politician from New York.
Early life He was born on January 6, 1894, in New York.
Career Kelly was appointed on February 16, 1955, by Governor W. Averell Harriman as New York State Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. He remained in office until March 1959.
On June 1, 1961, he was nominated by President John F. Kennedy as Collector of the Port of New York. He was confirmed by the U.S. Senate, and took office on July 5, 1961. Kelly was the last person to hold this office which was abolished in 1966 when the structure of the United States Customs Service was changed.
Death He died on September 2, 1968, in the St. Joseph's Manor nursing home in Trumbull, Connecticut.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Joseph P. Kelly?
American politician in New York (1894-1968)
When was Joseph P. Kelly born?
Joseph P. Kelly was born on 6 January 1894.
When did Joseph P. Kelly die?
Joseph P. Kelly died on 2 September 1968 in Connecticut, Trumbull, Connecticut, U.S..
What nationality was Joseph P. Kelly?
Joseph P. Kelly was American.
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· DBpedia: Joseph P. Kelly (New York politician)
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