Paris has hosted the Olympic Games twice before, in 1900 and 1924. The 1924 event marked a major increase in popularity, with participating National Olympic Committees jumping from 29 to 44 and over 1,000 journalists present.
The Champ de Mars outside the Eiffel Tower was historically used as drilling and marching grounds for the French military. During the French Revolution in 1791, clashes between the crowd and the national guard resulted in at least 13 deaths.
The river Seine, where Paris was founded, has been integral to the city's history for trade, fishing, and transportation. Marie Segura notes that the Seine continues to play a crucial role in city life.
Paris has hosted the Olympic Games twice before, in 1900 and 1924. The 1924 event marked a major increase in popularity, with participating National Olympic Committees jumping from 29 to 44 and over 1,000 journalists present.
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