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started by Ben Walsh on 26 Feb 14
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    #1 Ben Walsh on 26 Feb 14
     
    Washington D.C. is home to the oldest active Marine Corp post, which was formed in 1801. This post, which is also known as Marine Corps Barracks was founded by President Thomas Jefferson and then Commandant of the Marine Corps Lt. Col William Burrows. The location of 8th & I was a result of President Jefferson choosing for its close proximity to the Capitol. Then the Marine Barracks was used to train new officers and recruits, but today it is home to the Commandant, the Marine Band, the Silent Drill Platoon, and the Marine Color Guard,

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