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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

Marine Barracks, 8th and I

Washington, D.C.

Archive: June, 2002

Congressman Stump reviews Evening Parade

Congressman Bob Stump, observes "8th & I" Marines as they pass in review during the Evening Parade here June 28. Stump is escorted by Gen. James L. Jones, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Col. Richard T. Tryon, Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks Washington. Congressman Stump is Chariman of the House Committee on Armed Services. The modern-day

Deputy Secretary of Defense reviews Evening Parade

Deputy Secretary of Defense, Paul Wolfowitz, observes "8th & I" Marines as they pass in review during the Evening Parade here June 7. Wolfowitz is escorted by the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Peter Pace, and Col. Richard T. Tryon, Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks Washington. A presidential appointee confirmed by the Senate,

British Royal Navy Commodore reviews Sunset Parade

Royal Navy Commodore Nick Harris, Dean of the Foreign Naval Attaché Corps, in Washington, D.C., observes "8th & I" Marines as they pass in review during the Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial here June 11. Harris is escorted by Brig. Gen. James F. Amos, Assistant Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies and Operations Department; Brig.

Under Secretary of Defense (P&R) reviews Evening Parade

Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, David S. C. Chu, observes "8th & I" Marines as they pass in review during the Evening Parade here June 7. Chu is escorted by the Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Lt. Gen. Garry L. Parks, and Col. Richard T. Tryon, Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks Washington. A