March 21, 1748 is one of history’s great unknown dates. It marks both the beginning of the end of the transatlantic slave trade and the birth of the world’s most beloved song. On this day, a young slave trader and avowed atheist named John Newton looked out over a tremendous Atlantic storm that nearly overwhelmed his ship. Perched between life and death, he finally relented and cried out to God for grace. That one decision would echo through the ages.

John Newton not only left the slave trade—becoming one of the world’s first whistleblowers—but also dedicated his life to the gospel and wrote a simple hymn of gratitude: Amazing Grace.

We believe there is no more fitting date to celebrate God’s grace to our nation and world. People of all ages will sign a petition to have this day declared “National Day of Grace,” and the young people of Project Grace will deliver it personally to the President of the United States.

This effort begins on March 21, 2026, with delivery of the petition planned for September 2026. It is our hope that March 21, 2027, will become the inaugural National Day of Grace.

Please check back, sign the petition, and tell everyone you know—this movement begins in March 2026.