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The Miami Circle survived because of strong community support when public outcry over its impending destruction led to additional archaeological research and preservation of the 2.2-acre parcel. A joint effort by public and private partners, led by Miami-Dade County, successfully preserved the site as South Floridians and supporters from around the world protested and campaigned to save it. The discovery of the Circle and the possibility of its loss stirred powerful emotions, prompting students to organize letter-writing campaigns to local, state, and federal governments, Native Americans and other supporters to hold candlelight vigils, and mass media coverage to create a sense of closeness and ownership among the people of Miami. The site was designated a National Historic Landmark on January 6, 2009.
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