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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 Silent Drill Platoon executes their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon executes their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Members of the official party render honors as the National and Marine Corps Colors are presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Members of the official party render honors as the National and Marine Corps Colors are presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Members of the official party render honors as the National and Marine Corps Colors are presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Members of the official party render honors as the National and Marine Corps Colors are presented by the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Major Lindsey D. Jorgensen, ceremony adjutant, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message to the guests attending a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Major Lindsey D. Jorgensen, ceremony adjutant, reads Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message to the guests attending a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

A cake cutting detail with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches with the traditional birthday cake during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

A cake cutting detail with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches with the traditional birthday cake during a cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, cuts the traditional birthday cake during a ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, cuts the traditional birthday cake during a ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, delivers remarks to guests attending a cake cutting ceremony held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, delivers remarks to guests attending a cake cutting ceremony held to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C., Nov. 15, 2017. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Senator of Indiana, the Honorable Todd Young, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday Gala aboard the USS Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, New York City, NY, Nov. 8, 2017. Every year, the Barracks travels throughout the National Capital Region and numerous other locations to honor and celebrate the birthday of the Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Major Michelle A. Rakers, assistant director, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, conducts the band during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Major Michelle A. Rakers, assistant director, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, conducts the band during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Major Michelle A. Rakers, assistant director, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, conducts the band during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Major Michelle A. Rakers, assistant director, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, conducts the band during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, perform musical ballads during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, perform musical ballads during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, perform musical ballads during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, perform musical ballads during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepares to retire the National and Marine Corps Colors during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepares to retire the National and Marine Corps Colors during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National and Marine Corps Colors during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield, mezzo-soprano, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, sings “Amazing Grace” during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield, mezzo-soprano, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, sings “Amazing Grace” during a Marine Corps Worship Service at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington D.C., Nov. 12, 2017. The service was held to commemorate the 242nd Anniversary of the Marine Corps. The 19th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, Rear Adm. Brent W. Scott, addressed his message to the guests in attendance. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp