Dan White
Dan White
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Dan White was born Daniel James White on September 5, 1946. He is commonly known for his involvement in the assassinations of San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.
Birth and Death Dates
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September 5, 1946 - May 21, 1985
Nationality and Profession(s)
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White was an American former police officer and politician. He served as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from 1978 to 1980.
Early Life and Background
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Dan White grew up in a traditional Irish Catholic family in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. His father, also named Dan, was an accountant who played football in his youth. White attended St. James School and later graduated from Lowell High School in 1964. He then enrolled at the University of San Francisco but dropped out after one year.
Major Accomplishments
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White's most notable achievement is his service as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, where he was elected to represent District 8. However, his tenure was marked by controversy, particularly with regards to his handling of budget issues and his opposition to the city's gay rights movement.
Notable Works or Actions
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White's most infamous actions include:
The assassinations of Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk on November 27, 1978. White shot both men in Moscone's office before surrendering to police.
His subsequent trial and acquittal for the murders, which sparked widespread outrage and protests throughout San Francisco.
Impact and Legacy
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White's actions had a profound impact on the city of San Francisco and the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. The assassinations of Moscone and Milk led to an outpouring of grief and anger, with thousands taking to the streets in protest. In response, then-Supervisor Dianne Feinstein was appointed Mayor by the Board of Supervisors, becoming one of the first women to hold that office.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Dan White's name became synonymous with the tragedy and outrage surrounding the assassinations of Moscone and Milk. His actions were widely condemned, and his acquittal was seen as a miscarriage of justice by many. The case remains one of the most infamous in San Francisco's history, serving as a catalyst for increased awareness and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.
White's story serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting marginalized communities and upholding justice for all individuals. His legacy continues to be felt today, with ongoing efforts to promote equality and social justice in honor of those who were lost too soon.
Quotes by Dan White
By and large they are pretty good. There are some who are new and don't understand the library etiquette and sometimes my presence will calm them down.
It has not been a great turnout because of the storms that hit the central part of the state.
Initially it begins a little slower, and it begins to build over a cycle of elections, over a period of a couple of elections.
The turnout generally was already going to be depressed and this snow won't help. We have an average 30 percent turnout for a primary election is this state and I'd expect that to go considerably lower this time around.
It turned out to be a great meet. We did it because of track loyalty from the owners and trainers.
It starts with graduations, and weddings, and then you just hang on for dear life until September-October.
You're out on the front line, and you're waiting for information. Minutes seem like hours. So, an hour must feel like a day.