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27 Thanksgiving Pictures From The Past Century That Are Beautifully Nostalgic

Our traditions really haven't changed all that much

By Kelsey Kloss, and Bridget Mallon
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Our traditions really haven't changed all that much.

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1910

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

2

1910

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

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3

1918

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

4

1920s

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A farmer chats with a fashionable woman, handing her a turkey in front of a car in the 1920s.

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5

1922

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

6

1929

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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.

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7

1930s

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A 1930s housewife pulls a turkey in a "Savory" pan out of the oven and smiles for the camera.

8

1937

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

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9

1941

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A giant clown balloon goes for a stroll at the 1941 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

10

1942

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

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1945

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

12

1950s

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

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13

1950

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As her family says grace, a young girl ravenously eyes the Thanksgiving turkey in front of her.

14

1960

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A family removes a deliciously cooked Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven in 1960.

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15

1964

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

16

1970

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

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17

1978

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

18

1979

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

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19

1981

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Dancers from the Stetson float kick up their skirts in the 1981 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

20

1983

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

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