George Harrison: How United are the Nations?

Musician George Harrison of The Beatles visited the United Nations in New York on 20 December 1974.

• Categories: News & Features / Features / Stories from the UN Archive
• Video Length: 00:02:06
• Production Date: 28 November 2025
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: GEORGE HARRISON
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND - UNICEF
• Subject Topical: CONCERTS; HISTORY; AUDIOVISUAL ARCHIVES; MUSIC
• MAMS Id: 3517466
• Parent Id: 3517466

Description

Musician George Harrison of The Beatles visited the United Nations in New York on 20 December 1974. He met UN Secretary General Kurt Waldheim and briefed the press on his donation of proceeds from concerts to UNICEF. 

This production utilizes footage from the UN Audiovisual Library.