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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 Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conducted Commandant's Four try outs at Marine Barracks Washington, Jan. 24, 2018. The Commandant’s Four, selected and appointed by the Commanding Officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is the official Color Guard entity for the Marine Corps and marches in high-visibility ceremonies across the nation.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

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Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

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Photo by Sgt. Robert K{napp

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Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Cmdr. Robert L. Crabb, Chaplain of the U.S. Navy, delivers the invocation during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lieutenant Cmdr. Robert L. Crabb, Chaplain of the U.S. Navy, delivers the invocation during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, left, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, center, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, right, walk down center walk during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, left, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, center, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, right, walk down center walk during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines stand on Center Walk for pass in review during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines stand on Center Walk for pass in review during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines at the conclusion of a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines at the conclusion of a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to guests attending a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to guests attending a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, presents the Medal of Honor Flag to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, presents the Medal of Honor Flag to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp