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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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Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, salutes retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Lieutenant Cmdr. Robert L. Crabb, Chaplain of the U.S. Navy, delivers the invocation during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lieutenant Cmdr. Robert L. Crabb, Chaplain of the U.S. Navy, delivers the invocation during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, left, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, center, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, right, walk down center walk during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, left, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, center, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, right, walk down center walk during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines stand on Center Walk for pass in review during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines stand on Center Walk for pass in review during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines at the conclusion of a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines at the conclusion of a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to guests attending a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, speaks to guests attending a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, presents the Medal of Honor Flag to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, left, presents the Medal of Honor Flag to retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Captain James D. Foley, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain James D. Foley, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Woodall, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., executes sword manual during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Richard Woodall, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., executes sword manual during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marching companies stand at “left shoulder arms” during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marching companies stand at “left shoulder arms” during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines stand on Center Walk for honors during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Retired U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marines stand on Center Walk for honors during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at Marines Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff execute “eyes right” during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff execute “eyes right” during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marching companies conduct pass in review during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marching companies conduct pass in review during a parade for retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient at the Barracks, Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, stands at the position of attention during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, stands at the position of attention during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, renders a salute during a parade for Canley at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 19, 2017. It is tradition for the Barracks to host a parade for Marines who are awarded the Medal of Honor, our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for three formerly unaccounted for Vietnam veterans at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Sept. 27, 2018. Capt. John A. House II, Cpl. Glyn L. Runnels, Jr. and Lance Cpl. John D. Killen III were accounted for on Dec. 22, 2015 and buried together in Arlington. The Marines died when their CH-64A Sea Knight helicopter was struck by enemy fire and crashed, June 30, 1967. House, who piloted the helicopter, was attempting to insert eight members of Company A, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, into hostile territory in Thau Thien-Hue Province, Vietnam, when enemy forces attacked from a surrounding tree line. Lance Cpl. Merlin R. Allen and Navy Hospital Corpsman Michael B. Judd also died during the crash and were individually identified in 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp