1970 Press Photo Common Cause founder John Gardner on phone in Washington office

John W. Gardner, former Welfare Secretary and founder of a citizens movement called Common Cause, chats on the telephone as staff members perform varied functions in their Washington office. In founding Common Cause last August, Gardner has pledged to tackle such problems as pollution, housing, education, medical care, job security and other "people's " issues.

Photo is dated 1970.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8.25 inches.