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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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U.S. Marine Corps Body Bearers prepare to carry the casket of Maj. Gen. Terrence R. Murray to his final resting place during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 31. 2017. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Body Bearers prepare to carry the casket of Maj. Gen. Terrence R. Murray to his final resting place during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 31. 2017. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

A Marine Barracks Washington D.C. funeral support element stands at a ceremonial position during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Terrence R. Murray at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 31, 2017. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A Marine Barracks Washington D.C. funeral support element stands at a ceremonial position during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Terrence R. Murray at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 31, 2017. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National and Marine Corps Colors through Arlington National Cemetery during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Terrence R. Murray at ANC, Arlington, Va., Oct. 31, 2017. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches with the National and Marine Corps Colors through Arlington National Cemetery during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Terrence R. Murray at ANC, Arlington, Va., Oct. 31, 2017. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., and his wife, Jill Zagurski, following a Beirut Memorial Parade at the Barracks, Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., and his wife, Jill Zagurski, following a Beirut Memorial Parade at the Barracks, Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence renders a salute as he is escorted to the parade deck before the commencement of a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence renders a salute as he is escorted to the parade deck before the commencement of a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches the D&B down center walk during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches the D&B down center walk during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches across the parade deck during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches across the parade deck during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield, vocalist, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, sings the National Anthem during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Sara Sheffield, vocalist, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, sings the National Anthem during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence stands at attention as honors are rendered for him during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence stands at attention as honors are rendered for him during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the audience during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence addresses the audience during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence, Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Lt. Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, render honors for pass and review during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence, Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Lt. Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, render honors for pass and review during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

United States service members render salutes for the passing of the Colors during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

United States service members render salutes for the passing of the Colors during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence, Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Lt. Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, and key leaders of the Beirut Memorial Parade pose for a photo following the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence, Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, Lt. Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, and key leaders of the Beirut Memorial Parade pose for a photo following the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence, Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Lt. Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, pose for a photo with survivors of the Beirut attacks and their families following a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence, Gen. Glenn M. Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, and Lt. Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, pose for a photo with survivors of the Beirut attacks and their families following a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence shakes the hands of U.S. Marines following a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence shakes the hands of U.S. Marines following a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, and survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Vice President Mike Pence gives remarks during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence gives remarks during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Vice President Mike Pence gives remarks during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence gives remarks during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Members of the official party of a Beirut Memorial Parade stand while pass and review is conducted during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Members of the official party of a Beirut Memorial Parade stand while pass and review is conducted during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Members of the official party of a Beirut Memorial Parade stand while pass and review is conducted during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Members of the official party of a Beirut Memorial Parade stand while pass and review is conducted during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Capt. Lucas C. Culver, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., after a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Capt. Lucas C. Culver, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., after a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean