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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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All of the musical units performing in the Avenches Tattoo rehearse the closing set together in Avenches, Switzerland, Aug. 31, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

All of the musical units performing in the Avenches Tattoo rehearse the closing set together in Avenches, Switzerland, Aug. 31, 2017. This year marks the 13th iteration of the tattoo, bringing together approximately 500 military and civilian musicians from all over the world. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

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The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Fort Henry Color Guard march onto the parade deck during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard and Fort Henry Color Guard march onto the parade deck during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Lieutenant Colonel Scott Clippinger, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is escorted by Fort Henry Guardsmen during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Lieutenant Colonel Scott Clippinger, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is escorted by Fort Henry Guardsmen during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment perform alongside members of the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment perform alongside members of the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

The Fort Henry Guard Drums perform their drum sequence during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

The Fort Henry Guard Drums perform their drum sequence during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Sgt. Brandon T. Webb, mascot handler, escorts Corporal Chesty XIV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Sgt. Brandon T. Webb, mascot handler, escorts Corporal Chesty XIV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. render honors as members of the Fort Henry Guard fire cannons at the closing of a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. Sgt. Brandon T. Webb, mascot handler, escorts Corporal Chesty XIV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. render honors as members of the Fort Henry Guard fire cannons at the closing of a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. Sgt. Brandon T. Webb, mascot handler, escorts Corporal Chesty XIV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Sergeant Major Matthew R. Hackett, command sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is presented the keys to Fort Henry during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Sergeant Major Matthew R. Hackett, command sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., is presented the keys to Fort Henry during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at the position of attention on the parade deck during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at the position of attention on the parade deck during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps prepare to perform alongside the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps prepare to perform alongside the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision drill movements during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform alongside the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform alongside the Fort Henry Guard at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march onto the parade deck during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march onto the parade deck during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon conduct “fixed bayonets” during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon conduct “fixed bayonets” during a combined ceremony at Kingston, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 19, 2017. This visit marked the anniversary of the Ogdensburg Agreement, which was signed by President Roosevelt and Prime Minister King to bind the two nations in the combined defense of North America. Since then, the two units have paraded together countless times both at the Fort and at Marine Barracks Washington. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean

Lance Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes precision rifle drill movements during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, Aug. 18, 2017. The guest of honor for the parade was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., and the hosting official was the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Lance Cpl. Ryan Watkins, rifle inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes precision rifle drill movements during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, Aug. 18, 2017. The guest of honor for the parade was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., and the hosting official was the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Master Sgt. Duane F. King, drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band marches the band onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Aug. 18, 2017. The guest of honor for the parade was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., and the hosting official was the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Master Sgt. Duane F. King, drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band marches the band onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Aug. 18, 2017. The guest of honor for the parade was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., and the hosting official was the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines of the marching companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute “fixed bayonets” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, Aug. 18, 2017. The guest of honor for the parade was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., and the hosting official was the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines of the marching companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute “fixed bayonets” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, Aug. 18, 2017. The guest of honor for the parade was the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy, Vice Adm. Walter E. Carter, Jr., and the hosting official was the Deputy Commandant, Combat Development and Integration Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Lt. Gen. Robert S. Walsh. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp