[2] On the eve of the fall of Washington, D.C. during the War of 1812, two Marines from the barracks were assigned to guard the corps' payroll, a chest of gold coins.

[3] In 1911, U.S. Marine Corps recruit training moved out of the 8th and I barracks and the remnant garrison posted there shifted its focus to ceremonial duties.

[5] By 1934, under the direction of Major Lemuel Shepherd, a weekly, afternoon parade based on the drill of the Landing Party Manual[b] was organized for members of the public during the summer months.

Before the visit, guns were procured from Norfolk Navy Yard and temporarily installed near the parade deck to fire a cannonade for Philip's arrival.

Kennedy viewed the Friday Evening Parade, the resulting press coverage increasing its popularity among Washington residents and tourists.