The phrase `` les Cent Jours '' ( the hundred days ) was first used Using by the prefect of Paris , Gaspard , comte de Chabrol , in his speech welcoming the king back to Paris on 8 July .

As mandated by the Olympic Charter , the proceedings combined Cause_to_amalgamate the formal ceremonial opening Social_event of this international sporting event Social_event ( including welcoming speeches , hoisting of the flags and the parade Motion of athletes ) with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host nation 's culture .

Operational duties included welcoming back King Haakon VII of Norway , looking after Allied ex-prisoners of war , arresting Arrest war criminals and supervising Scrutiny the clearing of minefields .

As mandated Giving by the Olympic Charter , the proceedings combined Cause_to_amalgamate the formal and ceremonial opening Process_start of this international sporting event , including welcoming speeches , hoisting Placing of the flags and the parade of athletes , with an artistic spectacle to showcase the host Social_event nation 's culture and history .