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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 with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff execute “eyes right” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 17, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Thom R. Tillis, North Carolina U.S. Senator, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with the Marine Barracks Washington D.C. parade marching staff execute “eyes right” during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 17, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was Thom R. Tillis, North Carolina U.S. Senator, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Michael A. Rocco, deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois

Guests with the World War II Marine Raiders smile for a photo before a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Guests with the World War II Marine Raiders smile for a photo before a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign for the playing of the National Anthem during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign for the playing of the National Anthem during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Captain Ryan J. Davis, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain Ryan J. Davis, parade adjutant, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, execute their “long line” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, execute their “long line” sequence during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Christopher Ochoa, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, prepares to catch a rifle during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Christopher Ochoa, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, prepares to catch a rifle during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at “ceremonial at ease” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard stand at “ceremonial at ease” during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Major Christopher Hall, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Major Christopher Hall, commanding officer, “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

A Marine with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps performs a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign for the playing of the National Anthem during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard present the National Ensign for the playing of the National Anthem during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute “dress right, dress” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., execute “dress right, dress” during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march onto the parade deck during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Master Sgt. Duane F. King, drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, salutes Lt. Col. Scott A. Clippinger, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Master Sgt. Duane F. King, drum major, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band, salutes Lt. Col. Scott A. Clippinger, executive officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Sergeant Maj. Matthew R. Hackett, command sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Sergeant Maj. Matthew R. Hackett, command sergeant major, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Troy Nelson, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., and Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois, mascot handler, MBW, stand at attention with the official Marine Corps mascots, Sgt. Chesty XIV and Pvt. Chesty XV, during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Troy Nelson, mascot handler, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., and Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois, mascot handler, MBW, stand at attention with the official Marine Corps mascots, Sgt. Chesty XIV and Pvt. Chesty XV, during a Friday Evening Parade at the Barracks, July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

A Marine with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, marches down Center Walk during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., July 13, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the U.S. Senator for Wisconsin, Ron Johnson, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 10, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the former Vice President of the U.S., Joe Biden, and the hosting official was the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr. (Official Marine Corps photo by LCpl Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 10, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the former Vice President of the U.S., Joe Biden, and the hosting official was the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr. (Official Marine Corps photo by LCpl Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum line perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 10, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the former Vice President of the U.S., Joe Biden, and the hosting official was the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr. (Official Marine Corps photo by LCpl Bourgeois/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own,” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum line perform during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 10, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the former Vice President of the U.S., Joe Biden, and the hosting official was the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr. (Official Marine Corps photo by LCpl Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 10, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the former Vice President of the U.S., Joe Biden, and the hosting official was the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute precision rifle drill movements during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., July 10, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the former Vice President of the U.S., Joe Biden, and the hosting official was the Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John R. Ewers Jr. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean