In this elegant, profound, and touching portrait of the United States Congress, filmmaker Ken Burns depicts an American institution whose ideals and actions influence us all. The program is narrated by David McCullough, featuring historical film scenes and interviews with insiders; Including David Broker, Alistair Cooke, and Cokie Roberts, detailed the characters, events, and issues that motivated Congress for the first 200 years. This program documents the extraordinary careers of some of the most famous members of Congress. It also depicts the continuous development of the Capitol building, characterized by diaries, letters, and famous speeches that shape the history of Congress and reshape America's business model.