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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 Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and his wife and son pose for a photo at the conclusion of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. Thornberry was the guest of honor for the parade and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and his wife and son pose for a photo at the conclusion of a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. Thornberry was the guest of honor for the parade and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps front ensemble perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps front ensemble perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C., June 26, 2018. The guest of honor for the parade was the Honorable William McClellan Thornberry, Texas’ 13th Congressional District Congressman, and the hosting official for the parade was Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, deputy commandant, aviation, headquarters Marine Corps. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs precision rifle drill maneuvers during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs precision rifle drill maneuvers during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines 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., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Marines 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., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines 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., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Marines 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., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

The official party for a Friday Evening Parade renders honors during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

The official party for a Friday Evening Parade renders honors during the ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Captain James D. Foley, executive officer, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors onto the stage during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard march the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors onto the stage during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis Frazier, carries the National Ensign during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

The 38th Color Sergeant of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Francis Frazier, carries the National Ensign during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, perform precision rifle drill maneuvers during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Marines with U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, perform precision rifle drill maneuvers during a Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was the Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller.

Photo by LCpl. James Bourgeois

Captain Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, renders a sword salute during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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 Matthew S. Galadyk, platoon commander, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, renders a sword salute during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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

From left, Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, and Col. Don Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at attention for “honors” during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at the Barracks June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

From left, Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller, and Col. Don Tomich, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at attention for “honors” during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at the Barracks June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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

The official party and Barracks Marines pose for a photo during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The official party and Barracks Marines pose for a photo during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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

Rear Adm. Gregory N. Todd, 20th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, and his son meet with Sgt. Chesty XV, the official Marine Corps mascot, following a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, and the hosting official was the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Robert B. Neller. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Rear Adm. Gregory N. Todd, 20th Chaplain of the Marine Corps, and his son meet with Sgt. Chesty XV, the official Marine Corps mascot, following a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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., stands at attention with Sgt. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at the Barracks June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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., stands at attention with Sgt. Chesty XV, official Marine Corps mascot, during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at the Barracks June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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 Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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 Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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 Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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 Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps perform a musical ballad during a Friday Evening Indoor Ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., June 22, 2018. The guest of honor for the ceremony was Secretary of the Navy, Richard V. Spencer, 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