27 Thanksgiving Pictures From The Past Century That Are Beautifully Nostalgic

Primary school children sit for a photo in 1910 before a Thanksgiving meal in their classroom.

A group of children dressed up for a Thanksgiving pageant pose for photo in 1910.

In 1918, New York City hosted men in service by feeding those in a uniform Thanksgiving dinner.

Three chefs hold up Thanksgiving platters of pies, apples and a turkey in 1922.

In this 1929 Thanksgiving Day Parade, which officially brought Santa Claus into New York City, a 35-foot fish balloon is followed by a 60-foot tiger balloon.

President Franklin D. Roosevelt smiles and laughs during Thanksgiving dinner with his family.

In 1942, American troops in London threw a Thanksgiving party for 200 British children at the U.S. headquarters.

A mother, father and young girl sit down for their Thanksgiving dinner in 1945.

A grandfather holds his grandchildren, while their grandmother removes a roast turkey from the oven, circa the 1950s.

The Rockettes break into their signature kick line at the 1964 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

During the 1970 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, announcer Joe Garagiola stands in front of a parade pony at the Macy's flagship store.

Kindergarten students perform in a Thanksgiving pageant at their school circa 1978.

Singer Diana Ross waves from atop The Daily News' Big Apple float in the 1979 annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

Mary Gross and Jim Belushi perform in a Thanksgiving Day skit on "Saturday Night Live".