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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.

Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.

8th & I

Last night, Barracks Marines performed in front of one of the summer’s largest crowds yet, in Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022.

In the shadow of Giants.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Morales/Released 220621-M-KC226-1025.JPG

Jun 22, 2022

Last night, Barracks Marines performed in front of one of the summer’s largest crowds yet, in Arlington, Va., June 21, 2022. Sunset Parades honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Since 1956, Marines have performed in the shadow of the 32-foot high statue of the United States Marine Corps War Memorial, which pays tribute to those whose "uncommon valor was a common virtue." The hosting official for the evening was Maj. Gen. William Seely, Director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps, and Rear Admiral Sebo Hofkamp, Netherlands Defense Attache to the United States of America, was the guest of honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

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