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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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The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard posts with the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard posts with the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Charneske, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches SDP platoon across the parade deck during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Charneske, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches SDP platoon across the parade deck during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The Battle Color Detachment performs their Battle Color Ceremony as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The Battle Color Detachment performs their Battle Color Ceremony as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a rifle inspection during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a rifle inspection during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services.(Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during their performance as a part of New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform as part of New York Fleet Week 2018 tour at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 27, 2017. The BCD is comprised of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The Marines of this highly skilled unit traveled to N.Y. to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of Marines. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform as part of New York Fleet Week 2018 tour at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, N.Y., May 27, 2017. The BCD is comprised of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, “The Commandant’s Own,” the U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, and the Marine Corps Color Guard. The Marines of this highly skilled unit traveled to N.Y. to demonstrate the discipline, professionalism, and “Esprit de Corps” of Marines. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for New York Fleet Week at Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY, May 26, 2018. Fleet Week New York is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard teams and experience America’s sea services. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, salutes the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors on Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, salutes the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors on Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band march across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band march across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard post the Colors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard post the Colors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own" U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own" U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform musical ballads during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire a cannon volley to render honors during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fire a cannon volley to render honors during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development at Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

“The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official photo by Marine Corps Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

The official party of the Friday Evening Parade pose for a photo in front of the Home of the Commandants before a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The official party of the Friday Evening Parade pose for a photo in front of the Home of the Commandants before a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps play Taps during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps play Taps during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard render rifle salutes during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard render rifle salutes during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

The official party of the Friday Evening Parade render honors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The official party of the Friday Evening Parade render honors during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade staff conduct pass in review during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade staff conduct pass in review during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conduct pass in review during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard conduct pass in review during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. The guests of honor for the parade were Gold Star Families and the hosting official was Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration, walks alongside Gold Star Families down center walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. Lt. Gen. Walsh acted as the hosting official for the ceremony and the Gold Star Families were the guests of honor. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. Robert S. Walsh, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, and deputy commandant, Combat Development and Integration, walks alongside Gold Star Families down center walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 25, 2018. Lt. Gen. Walsh acted as the hosting official for the ceremony and the Gold Star Families were the guests of honor. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean