In 1901, the U.S. War Department authorized creation of the Army War College to instruct commissioned officers. It was built in Leavenworth, Kan. In 1924, the first Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade took place in New York.

With Thanksgiving upon us, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a staple of the day. See how the iconic floats have changed throughout the years.

Macy's is preparing for millions of in-person spectators at its annual Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC – despite the threat of a storm, bitter chill and whipping winds.