1971 Press Photo Secretary of Agriculture Clifford Harden at news conference

Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Harden, center, announces his resignation of the Cabinet post Thursday at a White House news conference. Earl L. Butz, Nixon's nominee to fill the post, left, and President Nixon look on during the announcement. Harden left the Cabinet post to accept a position with the Ralston Purina Company in St. Louis.

Photo is dated 1971.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches.