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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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Vice President Mike Pence speaks with families of fallen service members and survivors of the Beirut bombing following a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence speaks with families of fallen service members and survivors of the Beirut bombing following a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Vice President Mike Pence renders a salute upon departing Center House before the commencement of a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence renders a salute upon departing Center House before the commencement of a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Service members and guests bow their heads as the invocation is given during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Service members and guests bow their heads as the invocation is given during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles, drum major, “The Commandant’s Own” U.S. Marine Drum & Bugle Corps, conducts the D&B during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Lieutenant Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, gives remarks during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lieutenant Gen. Herbert R. McMaster, assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, gives remarks during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Lieutenant Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, provides remarks with the assistance of Capt. Alexander Newham, training officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a Beirut Memorial Parade at the Barracks, Oct. 23, 2017. Gerlach was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in 1983 when the terrorist attack occurred. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Lieutenant Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, provides remarks with the assistance of Capt. Alexander Newham, training officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., during a Beirut Memorial Parade at the Barracks, Oct. 23, 2017. Gerlach was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in 1983 when the terrorist attack occurred. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., escorts Lt.Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, down center walk during a Beirut Memorial Parade at the Barracks, Oct. 23, 2017. Gerlach was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in 1983 when the terrorist attack occurred. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Colonel Tyler J. Zagurski, commanding officer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., escorts Lt.Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, down center walk during a Beirut Memorial Parade at the Barracks, Oct. 23, 2017. Gerlach was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in 1983 when the terrorist attack occurred. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Lt.Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. Gerlach was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in 1983 when the terrorist attack occurred. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Vice President Mike Pence shakes hands with Lt.Col. Howard L. Gerlach, U.S. Marine Corps, retired, during a Beirut Memorial Parade at Marine Barracks Washington D.C., Oct. 23, 2017. Gerlach was the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 8th Marines in 1983 when the terrorist attack occurred. The ceremony was conducted to honor the 34th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. and French Barracks in Beirut and remember the fallen service members, survivors and their families. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Damon Mclean/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Damon McLean

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to carry the urn during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to carry the urn during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol 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 Ensign during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march behind members of the Caisson Platoon during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march behind members of the Caisson Platoon during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Ensign during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol 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 Ensign during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march from the grave site during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march from the grave site during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march at the front of a procession during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march at the front of a procession during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (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 company formation during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in company formation during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with the Alpha Company Firing Party, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render a salute as Taps is played during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with the Alpha Company Firing Party, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., render a salute as Taps is played during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

A Marine with “The President’s Own” Marine Band, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., plays taps during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine with “The President’s Own” Marine Band, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., plays taps during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Sergeant Aaron P. Lindloff, Marine Corps Body Bearer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute to the National Ensign during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Sergeant Aaron P. Lindloff, Marine Corps Body Bearer, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., renders a salute to the National Ensign during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at attention during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at attention during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Ensign at the conclusion of the playing of Taps during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., prepare to fold the National Ensign at the conclusion of the playing of Taps during a full honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., Oct. 17, 2017. 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 Capitol Region. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Robert Knapp