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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 Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, accompanied by their wives, walk down center walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. General Berger was the hosting official and Mr. Spencer was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, and the Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, accompanied by their wives, walk down center walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. General Berger was the hosting official and Mr. Spencer was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band conduct a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band conduct a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

From left, the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, and Col. Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., render honors for the “honors” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. General Berger was the hosting official and Mr. Spencer was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

From left, the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, and Col. Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., render honors for the “honors” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. General Berger was the hosting official and Mr. Spencer was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., conduct the “fix bayonets” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., conduct the “fix bayonets” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Officers with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., conduct sword manual during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Officers with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., conduct sword manual during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., conduct the “dress, right, dress” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., conduct the “dress, right, dress” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps marches across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Keith Martinez, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps marches across the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

A guest of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. proposes to his girlfriend before a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

A guest of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. proposes to his girlfriend before a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., August 2, 2019. The Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger was the hosting official and the Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, was the guest of honor for the evening. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., smiles for a photo during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., smiles for a photo during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 26, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 26, 2019. The hosting official for the evening was Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, and Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois

Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., gets pinned by Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Donald J. Tomich and Marine Barracks Washington Sergeant Major Adrian L. Tagliere during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., gets pinned by Marine Barracks Washington Commanding Officer Col. Donald J. Tomich and Marine Barracks Washington Sergeant Major Adrian L. Tagliere during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Sgt. Dhilexa G. Dejesus, official mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., render a salute during a promotion ceremony for Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Colonel Donald J. Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., and Sgt. Dhilexa G. Dejesus, official mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., render a salute during a promotion ceremony for Lance Cpl. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march off the field following their performance at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march off the field following their performance at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Private First Class Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands at attention during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Private First Class Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., stands at attention during a promotion ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2019. Chesty was promoted to the rank of Lance Corporal by the commanding officer and command sergeant major of Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James Bourgeois)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “rifle inspection” sequence at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis, Maryland, July 27, 2019. The Silent Drill Platoon performed during halftime at the Major League Lacrosse All Star Game. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders

Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, 18th Sergeant Major the Marine Corps, left, Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, middle, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, right, stand in the reviewing area at the conclusion of a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 26, 2019. The emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of the senior enlisted leader of Marines and advisor to the commandant from 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green to Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders/Released)

Sergeant Maj. Ronald L. Green, 18th Sergeant Major the Marine Corps, left, Sergeant Maj. Troy E. Black, 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, middle, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger, right, stand in the reviewing area at the conclusion of a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 26, 2019. The emblematic passing of the sword of office signifies the transfer of the senior enlisted leader of Marines and advisor to the commandant from 18th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green to Sgt. Maj. Black. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders/Released)

Photo by Pfc. Allen Sanders