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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 of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle and drill maneuvers during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle and drill maneuvers during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “meat grinder” sequence during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “meat grinder” sequence during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute a rifle inspection during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute a rifle inspection during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Week Detroit leadership and Vietnam veterans pose for a picture in front of the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial at the conclusion of a Vietnam War pinning ceremony as a part of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. The memorial was set up alongside the Detroit Riverwalk where ten Vietnam veterans received commemorative pins to honor their service and sacrifice to our country. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Week Detroit leadership and Vietnam veterans pose for a picture in front of the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial at the conclusion of a Vietnam War pinning ceremony as a part of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. The memorial was set up alongside the Detroit Riverwalk where ten Vietnam veterans received commemorative pins to honor their service and sacrifice to our country. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard post at a ceremonial position alongside the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall after the conclusion of a Vietnam War pinning ceremony as a part of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. The memorial was set up alongside the Detroit Riverwalk where ten Vietnam veterans received commemorative pins to honor their service and sacrifice to our country. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard post at a ceremonial position alongside the Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall after the conclusion of a Vietnam War pinning ceremony as a part of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. The memorial was set up alongside the Detroit Riverwalk where ten Vietnam veterans received commemorative pins to honor their service and sacrifice to our country. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute a rifle inspection during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute a rifle inspection during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Corporal Christopher Vogt, marcher, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, poses for a photo with Marine Week Detroit attendees following a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Christopher Vogt, marcher, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, poses for a photo with Marine Week Detroit attendees following a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (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 Ensign and the Marine Corps Battle Colors during the playing of the national anthem to kick-off a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Little Caesars Arena in support of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 5, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign and the Marine Corps Battle Colors during the playing of the national anthem to kick-off a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Little Caesars Arena in support of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 5, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Lance Cpl. Daniel Linebaugh, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, critiques a JROTC student’s drill techniques at River Rouge High School, River Rouge, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. In support of Marine Week Detroit, several Marines with the SDP inspection team traveled out to the high school to interact with the JROTC students and to assist with sharpening their rifle and drill maneuvers. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Lance Cpl. Daniel Linebaugh, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, critiques a JROTC student’s drill techniques at River Rouge High School, River Rouge, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. In support of Marine Week Detroit, several Marines with the SDP inspection team traveled out to the high school to interact with the JROTC students and to assist with sharpening their rifle and drill maneuvers. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon meet and interact with former SDP member and Vietnam veteran, Lt. Gerald Flick, U.S. Marine Corps retired, before the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Flick’s daughter surprised him for his upcoming 80th birthday in October by bringing him out to see SDP perform during the opening ceremony at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon meet and interact with former SDP member and Vietnam veteran, Lt. Gerald Flick, U.S. Marine Corps retired, before the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Flick’s daughter surprised him for his upcoming 80th birthday in October by bringing him out to see SDP perform during the opening ceremony at Campus Martius in downtown Detroit. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches onto the parade deck during the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard marches onto the parade deck during the opening ceremony of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 6, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Captain Gregory Jurschak, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stands at a ceremonial position during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain Gregory Jurschak, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, stands at a ceremonial position during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 9, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (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 Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Vietnam War pinning ceremony as a part of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall was set up alongside the Detroit Riverwalk where ten Vietnam veterans received commemorative pins to honor their service and sacrifice to our country. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard presents the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Vietnam War pinning ceremony as a part of Marine Week, Detroit, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall was set up alongside the Detroit Riverwalk where ten Vietnam veterans received commemorative pins to honor their service and sacrifice to our country. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during a halftime show for a high school football game at Rochester Hills high school, Rochester Hills, MI., Sept. 8, 2017. Marines with the Silent Drill Platoon and U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard visited local high schools in the greater Detroit area throughout Marine Week to display the pride, professionalism, and Esprit de Corps of the Marine Corps and afforded students the opportunity to interact with both teams. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Daniel Linebaugh, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute precision rifle drill movements during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Jarris Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, and Lance Cpl. Daniel Linebaugh, rifle inspection team, SDP, execute precision rifle drill movements during a performance at the static display section of Marine Week, Detroit, MI. Sept. 7, 2017. Marine Week, hosted by the Marine Corps in one city per year, is a celebration of community, country and Corps that allows the public to connect with Marines through live-demonstrations, hands-on static displays and several other interactive events. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp