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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.

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Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice “fix bayonets” at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice “fix bayonets” at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington, practice rifle manual at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, 2019. The Marines hone their rifle drill during Ceremonial Drill School. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. sharpen their drill sequences during drill practice at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 23, 2019. The practice was held in preparation for the upcoming annual Marine Corps Wreath Laying Ceremony at the memorial. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. practice during Ceremonial Drill School at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2019. Each year, the Marines spend countless hours perfecting Barracks drill fundamentals in preparation for upcoming ceremonial commitments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders