8th & I

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8th & I is the historic Marine Barracks Washington in Washington, D.C., the oldest active post in the U.S. Marine Corps and home to the Commandant’s residence and ceremonial units.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Marine Corps base
historic district
military installation
branch United States Marine Corps
city Washington, D.C.
contains Commandant of the Marine Corps’ residence
Marine Corps Color Guard
Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon
Marine Corps ceremonial units
United States Marine Band rehearsal and support facilities
United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps
country United States of America
surface form: United States
garrison United States Marine Corps
hasFunction administrative support
ceremonial duties
security support for national capital region
hasNickname 8th and I
The Oldest Post of the Corps
surface form: The Oldest Post in the Corps
hasNotableEvent Evening Parade
Sunset Parade (historically associated)
hasResident Commandant of the Marine Corps
heritageDesignation historic Marine Corps post
isOldestActivePostOf United States Marine Corps
locatedIn Capitol Hill
Washington, D.C.
locatedNear Anacostia River
United States Capitol
Washington Navy Yard
officialName Marine Barracks Washington
surface form: Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.
operatedBy United States Marine Corps
partOf Headquarters Marine Corps support structure
shortName Marine Barracks Washington
significance oldest active post in the U.S. Marine Corps
state District of Columbia
streetAddress 8th and I Streets SE
usedFor military ceremonies
official receptions
public performances

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