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Marines began guarding the White House in 1801 when President Thomas Jefferson requested a military presence for security. Initially, the responsibility fell to the Marines as part of their broader duties. Over the years, this role has evolved, and the White House Military Office and the Marine Corps have formalized the tradition of having a Marine sentry at the entrance. Today, the Marine Corps continues to provide ceremonial guards for the White House.

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