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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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Body Bearers with Bravo Company fire cannons during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company fire cannons during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, and The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, accompanied by their wives, greet each other on Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller was the hosting official, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, and The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, accompanied by their wives, greet each other on Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller was the hosting official, and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Private First Class Chesty XV, official mascot, marches down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Private First Class Chesty XV, official mascot, marches down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with H&S Company salute the official reception party during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with H&S Company salute the official reception party during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Body Bearers with Bravo Company fire cannons during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Body Bearers with Bravo Company fire cannons during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, signs the official guestbook after a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, signs the official guestbook after a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, perform their “rifle inspection” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, perform their “rifle inspection” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company march onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Marines with Bravo Company march onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Sergeant Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, barracks sergeant major, and Cpl. Teal Ewer, ceremonial bugler, perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Sergeant Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, barracks sergeant major, and Cpl. Teal Ewer, ceremonial bugler, perform during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 5, 2019. General Robert B. Neller, commandant of the Marine Corps, was the hosting official and the guest of honor was The Honorable Mr. Michael R. Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps perform at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps perform at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps perform at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps perform at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo with The Honorable Mr. Mark T. Esper, acting secretary of defense, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon pose for a photo with The Honorable Mr. Mark T. Esper, acting secretary of defense, at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “rifle inspection” sequence at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “rifle inspection” sequence at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform precision drill at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform precision drill at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “rifle inspection” sequence at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “rifle inspection” sequence at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “bursting bomb” sequence at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform their “bursting bomb” sequence at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march onto the deck at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march onto the deck at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted a “Salute to America” event which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps march off the deck at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted the “Salute to America” event, which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps march off the deck at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted the “Salute to America” event, which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps march off the deck at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted the “Salute to America” event, which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Drum and Bugle Corps march off the deck at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 4, 2019. The Honorable President Donald J. Trump hosted the “Salute to America” event, which was held to honor all service members past and present. The celebration showcased America’s military with music, military demonstrations and flyovers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Gunnery Sgt. Terry Hall, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches across the deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Brigadier Gen. Lorna Mahlock, director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers, and the guest of honor was Ms. Sheila Casey, chief operating officer for the Hill and Chair of the Board of Directors for Blue Star Families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Terry Hall, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches across the deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., July 2, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Brigadier Gen. Lorna Mahlock, director, Command, Control, Communications and Computers, and the guest of honor was Ms. Sheila Casey, chief operating officer for the Hill and Chair of the Board of Directors for Blue Star Families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp