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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 President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band march across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/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 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs precision rifle drill maneuvers during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs precision rifle drill maneuvers during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Brice Bach, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs a solo during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Brice Bach, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs a solo during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Stacie Crowther, assistant drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 11, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and was hosted by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Glenn M. Walters. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig, Lacey Evans and Mark Henry listening as Sgt. Joshua Cole, a docent, discusses the history Home of the Commandants, May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig, Lacey Evans and Mark Henry listening as Sgt. Joshua Cole, a docent, discusses the history Home of the Commandants, May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig, Mark Henry and Lacey Evans pose for a photo with a group of Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig, Mark Henry and Lacey Evans pose for a photo with a group of Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Lacey Evans, a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment, talks with Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. Evans, a former Marine Corps sergeant and military police officer, toured the Barracks along with other WWE superstars.

Lacey Evans, a professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment, talks with Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. Evans, a former Marine Corps sergeant and military police officer, toured the Barracks along with other WWE superstars.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig, wife of World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Jim “The Warrior” Hellwig, talks with Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig, wife of World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Jim “The Warrior” Hellwig, talks with Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig and Lacey Evans play with Chesty XIV, the official Marine Corps mascot, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Dana “Warrior” Hellwig and Lacey Evans play with Chesty XIV, the official Marine Corps mascot, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Mark Henry and Chesty XIV play a game of keep away at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Mark Henry and Chesty XIV play a game of keep away at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. May 10, 2018. The USO scheduled for the WWE superstars to visit and tour the Barracks.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Mark Henry, World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer, poses for a photo with Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. Henry, a former Olympic Weightlifter and WWE Superstar, toured the Barracks along with other WWE superstars.

Mark Henry, World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer, poses for a photo with Marines at Truman Crawford Hall during a visit to Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 10, 2018. Henry, a former Olympic Weightlifter and WWE Superstar, toured the Barracks along with other WWE superstars.

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Vice President Mike Pence, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller and Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render honors at the conclusion of an Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller and Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render honors at the conclusion of an Evening Parade at the Barracks, May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade, at the Barracks, May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff march down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade, at the Barracks, May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Parade Marching Staff pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 1, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Parade Marching Staff pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 1, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Parade Marching Staff pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 1, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Parade Marching Staff pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 1, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Parade Marching Staff pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 1, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. Parade Marching Staff pose for a photo at the Barracks, May 1, 2018. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

“The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs musical ballads during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

“The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs musical ballads during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp