An ardent activist, White supported progressive social and political causes and also attended a variety of street protests in New York. The large banner showcased in this protest against the Korean War presents artists outfitted with easels opposing the war in favor of peaceful negotiations. In the background, New York Times headlines read “WAR WAR!!” reflecting the over-saturation of newspapers with wartime reports. The other picket signs feature doves, a symbol of the antiwar movement and the antithesis of the pro-war “hawks.”