Dan White is known for his involvement in the political landscape of San Francisco during the late 1970s. He gained notoriety for the assassination of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California, and George Moscone, the mayor of San Francisco, in 1978. White's actions were motivated by political and personal conflicts, leading to a highly publicized trial. The trial of Dan White raised significant discussions about issues such as homophobia, political violence, and the legal system's treatment of mental health. Ultimately, he was convicted of voluntary manslaughter, receiving a reduced sentence that sparked public outrage and protests, particularly from the LGBTQ+ community.