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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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"Oldest Post of the Corps"

Nov 21, 2017

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.

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