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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 the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at Times Square, New York, New York, Nov. 10, 2019. The Marines from the Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., performed at Times Square in honor of the Marine Corps’ 244th Birthday.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform at Times Square, New York, New York, Nov. 10, 2019. The Marines from the Battle Color Detachment, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., performed at Times Square in honor of the Marine Corps’ 244th Birthday.

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. John Jackson)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. John Jackson)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. John Jackson

Lance Cpl. Tyler Easterling, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays taps during a wreath laying ceremony in the Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium, Annapolis, Maryland, Nov. 8, 2019. The wreath laying ceremony is an annual event held to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday and honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion to country and Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Lance Cpl. Tyler Easterling, ceremonial bugler, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, plays taps during a wreath laying ceremony in the Naval Academy Cemetery and Columbarium, Annapolis, Maryland, Nov. 8, 2019. The wreath laying ceremony is an annual event held to celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ birthday and honor those who gave the last full measure of devotion to country and Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington bow their heads during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington bow their heads during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

General David H. Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, stand at the position of attention during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

General David H. Berger, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, stand at the position of attention during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington perform during a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Marine Corps War Memorial Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 8, 2019. Small teams of Marines also visited several gravesites of former commandants of the Marine Corps to render honors to these Marines. These ceremonies are held to celebrate these Marines’ love and devotion to their Corps and Country, and to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Woodall, personnel officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., renders a salute during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Woodall, personnel officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., renders a salute during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, stands at the position of attention during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, stands at the position of attention during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., renders a salute during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., renders a salute during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington stand at the position of attention during a parade rehearsal at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 7, 2019. The Marines rehearsed for the annual wreath laying ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois.)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

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 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 “present arms” 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 “present arms” 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 “present arms” 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 “present arms” 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 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