President Nixon attempts to reach William E. Timmons to discuss administrative or political matters, but learns that Timmons is currently unavailable. Seeking an alternative, the President instructs the operator to connect him with Mr. Siegfried instead. This brief exchange highlights the President's urgent need for consultation during a late-night period of administrative activity.
On May 1, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 11:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-125 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-125
Date: May 1, 1973
Time: 11:34 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
William E. Timmons’s location
Telephone call to Ronald L. ZieglerThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.