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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, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “long line” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “long line” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Lance Cpl. Julio Meza, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., interacts with veterans during an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Lance Cpl. Julio Meza, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., interacts with veterans during an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “rifle inspection” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “rifle inspection” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “bursting bomb” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “bursting bomb” sequence for an Honor Flight at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, Virginia, May 22, 2019. An Honor Flight is conducted by non-profit organizations dedicated to transporting as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials in D.C. of the respective war they fought in at no cost to the veterans. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, meet and greet with guests after a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, meet and greet with guests after a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand in formation during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand in formation during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform “Pass in Review” during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., perform “Pass in Review” during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard dips the Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard dips the Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “Rifle Inspection” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., perform their “Rifle Inspection” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “Bursting Bomb” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute their “Bursting Bomb” sequence during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Captain Alexander Newham, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stands at ceremonial parade rest during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Captain Alexander Newham, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stands at ceremonial parade rest during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The Commandant's Own,” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, perform during a Battle Color Ceremony at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, May 20, 2019. Parents, family members and guests of the First Class Midshipmen were invited to attend a series of events, in honor of the graduates. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, march in formation during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with “The President’s Own,” United States Marine Band, march in formation during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Soldiers with “The Old Guard” ride in formation during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Soldiers with “The Old Guard” ride in formation during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday, April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infantry troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. stand at attention during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. stand at attention during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., hold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., hold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march behind the Caisson during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march behind the Caisson during a full honors funeral for Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

A Marine salutes the casket of Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines during a full honors funeral for Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine salutes the casket of Staff Sgt. Benjamin S. Hines during a full honors funeral for Hines at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, May 10, 2019. Hines was killed in action on Monday April 8, 2019 in Afghanistan, alongside two of his fellow Marines while deployed with the 25th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve. The unit deployed as a part of a NATO program to train and advise Georgian infrany troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp