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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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Sergeant Tony Hoffmier, front ensemble, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Sergeant Tony Hoffmier, front ensemble, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (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 musical ballads during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, perform musical ballads during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (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 musical ballads during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, perform musical ballads during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, renders a salute at the conclusion of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Master Sgt. Keith Martinez, assistant drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, renders a salute at the conclusion of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon march in formation during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Cody Hutto, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Cody Hutto, uppers section, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, performs musical ballads during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Charneske, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches in front of the formation during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Gunnery Sgt. Michael Charneske, platoon sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, marches in front of the formation during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. 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 “bursting bomb” sequence during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “bursting bomb” sequence during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. 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 their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. 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 their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon execute their “long line” sequence during their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Corporal Darius Mick, inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes precision rifle drill movements during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Darius Mick, inspection team, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes precision rifle drill movements during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (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, executes a rifle inspection during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a rifle inspection during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (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, executes a rifle inspection during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Corporal Ryan Watkins, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, executes a rifle inspection during SDP’s performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at attention before marching off the parade deck at the conclusion of their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon stand at attention before marching off the parade deck at the conclusion of their performance as a part of a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepares to present the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard prepares to present the National Ensign and the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Colors during a Battle Color Ceremony for the San Antonio Tricentennial Military Appreciation Day at the Alamo, San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2018. The Military Appreciation Day was held in San Antonio to salute military history with a weekend of programming including special events, ceremonies and living history demonstrations. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence applaud as Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., welcomes guests to the Marine and Family Garden during a pre-parade reception, May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence applaud as Col. Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer of Marine Barracks Washington D.C., welcomes guests to the Marine and Family Garden during a pre-parade reception, May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines fire a cannon volley while rending honors to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence the guest of honor for the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines fire a cannon volley while rending honors to U.S. Vice President Mike Pence the guest of honor for the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

Marines present arms during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Marines present arms during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Second Lady Karen Pence, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller and his wife D’Arcy Neller walk to their seats following their formal introductions during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by the commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Second Lady Karen Pence, and Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller and his wife D’Arcy Neller walk to their seats following their formal introductions during the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C. May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by the commandant of the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence pet Chesty XIV following the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence pet Chesty XIV following the Friday Evening Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., May 4, 2018. The Friday Evening Parade was the first of the 2018 season. The vice president was the guest of honor, and the parade was hosted by Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois/Released)

Photo by Pfc. James Bourgeois