America's Day Of Terror from the BBC has a lot of excellent information. In fact, it might have too much for English Language Learners, so you might want to point students to particular sections of the site.
The National Archives preserves and provides access to the records of the Federal Government. Here is a sample of these records, from our most celebrated milestones to little-known surprises.
"Statistics show that talking on the phone or texting while driving is just as dangerous as driving drunk. It is Oprah's hope that seeing this show will be a seminal moment in your life and that you will be inspired to make your car a No Phone Zone. "