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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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Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capital Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Marine Barracks Washington is home to the Marines who provide support for all Marine Corps funerals and many high-ranking government officials’ funerals within the National Capital Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Captain Ryan Davis, funeral staff marcher with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches at the front of a formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Captain Ryan Davis, funeral staff marcher with Headquarters and Service Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., marches at the front of a formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. render honors during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. render honors during a full honors funeral for Maj. Gen. Paul A. Fratarangelo at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2018. Fratarangelo served his final active duty assignment as Commander, Marine Corps Air Bases, Western Area. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A contingency of Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. supported the public viewing ceremony of retired Col. Wesley Lee Fox, Medal of Honor recipient at McCoy Funeral Home, Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 30, 2017. Fox received the Medal of Honor for successfully leading is company through an enemy attack during the Vietnam War and retired decades later. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard retires the National and Marine Corps Colors after a cake cutting ceremony at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Color Guard retires the National and Marine Corps Colors after a cake cutting ceremony at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Lieutenant Gen. James B. Laster, director, Marine Corps Staff, and guest of honor, renders honors as the traditional birthday cake is marched out to the official party during Marine Barracks Washington’s Birthday Ball celebration at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. James B. Laster, director, Marine Corps Staff, and guest of honor, renders honors as the traditional birthday cake is marched out to the official party during Marine Barracks Washington’s Birthday Ball celebration at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., cuts the first piece of traditional cake during the Marine Barracks Washington’s Ball at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. By tradition, the first piece of cake is given to the guest of honor and the second piece is given to oldest Marine present, who then passes it off to the youngest Marine which symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition to the newer generation of Marines.

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., cuts the first piece of traditional cake during the Marine Barracks Washington’s Ball at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. By tradition, the first piece of cake is given to the guest of honor and the second piece is given to oldest Marine present, who then passes it off to the youngest Marine which symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition to the newer generation of Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Corporal Andre Bastian, narrator, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, stands at the position of attention as the National and Marine Corps Colors are presented during the traditional Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. By tradition, the first piece of cake is given to the guest of honor and the second piece is given to oldest Marine present, which then passes it off to the youngest Marine which symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition to the newer generation of Marines.

Corporal Andre Bastian, narrator, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, stands at the position of attention as the National and Marine Corps Colors are presented during the traditional Marine Corps birthday ceremony at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. By tradition, the first piece of cake is given to the guest of honor and the second piece is given to oldest Marine present, which then passes it off to the youngest Marine which symbolizes the passing of knowledge and tradition to the newer generation of Marines.

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

The official party of the Marine Barracks Birthday Ball march to center stage during the celebration of the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The official party of the Marine Barracks Birthday Ball march to center stage during the celebration of the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., speaks to Marines and guests of the Barracks’ Ball at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., speaks to Marines and guests of the Barracks’ Ball at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

A cake cutting detail with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marches with the traditional birthday cake during the Barrack’s Marine Corps Ball celebrating the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

A cake cutting detail with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marches with the traditional birthday cake during the Barrack’s Marine Corps Ball celebrating the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Barrack’s Marines with the ceremonial marching staff prepare to begin the cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Barrack’s Marines with the ceremonial marching staff prepare to begin the cake cutting ceremony to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 242nd birthday at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C., Nov. 18, 2017. Each year, the Barracks holds a ball to honor and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday by reflecting on its rich traditions through the reading of Gen. John A. Lejeune’s Birthday Message and the cutting of the traditional birthday cake. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Cpl. Jarris J. Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, catches a rifle during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Cpl. Jarris J. Wade, rifle inspector, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, catches a rifle during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs precision marching and rifle drill movements during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs precision marching and rifle drill movements during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon prepares to perform precision marching and rifle drill movements during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

The U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon prepares to perform precision marching and rifle drill movements during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Sergeant Christopher Weddington, drill master, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs precision marching and rifle drill movements during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Sergeant Christopher Weddington, drill master, U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, performs precision marching and rifle drill movements during a Salute to Service halftime show at a Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins game at the Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C., Nov. 13, 2017. Throughout the year, SDP performs at numerous large-scale events across the country and abroad. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean