Jimmy Carter: I have melanoma, and I'll begin treatment

The former president announced last week that he's been diagnosed with cancer, and it's spreading through his body

• Aug 20, 2015

Jimmy Carter to address cancer diagnosis

The 90-year-old former president ​announced last week that the disease is spreading through his body

• Aug 18, 2015

Many factors may affect Jimmy Carter's cancer treatment

"Cancer in a 90-year-old is a serious problem, but that does not mean a 90-year-old cannot benefit from treatment," one doctor says

• Aug 13, 2015

​Family history of cancer eyed in Jimmy Carter diagnosis

The former president discovered spread of cancer after undergoing surgery for mass on his liver

• Aug 12, 2015

Jimmy Carter says he has cancer

The former president had surgery earlier this month to remove a small mass in his liver

• Aug 12, 2015

Jimmy Carter has liver surgery

Small mass removed during what's called elective surgery on 90-year-old

• Aug 4, 2015

President Jimmy Carter's "Note to Self"

The 39th president of the United States, Nobel Peace Prize winner, humanitarian and former peanut farmer looks back on an incredible life at 90 years old

• Jul 22, 2015

​Jimmy Carter: Jesus would approve of same-sex marriage

The former president shared his views, and what he speculates would be Jesus' views, on the intersection of same-sex marriage and Christianity

• Jul 7, 2015

Jimmy Carter: Reject Keystone XL oil pipeline

Former president urges Obama administration to reject proposed pipeline, saying it would increase carbon emissions and mar their legacy on climate change

• Apr 16, 2014

Jimmy Carter at work for World Habitat Day

To celebrate World Habitat Day, hundreds of Habitat For Humanity volunteers gathered in East Oakland, Calif. to build affordable housing

• Oct 7, 2013

State Dept: Carter talks Syria, Middle East with the "elders"

Former President Jimmy Carter discussed "a range of issues" with a group of global leaders last week, known as the "elders," State Department spokesperson Jennifer Psaki said

• Jul 29, 2013

Carter praises Bush's "great contributions" to Africa

Former president Jimmy Carter lauds George W. Bush's role in a Sudanese peace treaty, HIV/AIDS relief, and increased development assistance to Africa

• Apr 25, 2013

Former U.S. Presidents Carter, Clinton arrive at inauguration 2013

Former U.S. Presidents Jimmy Carter and Bill Clinton arrive with fanfare to President Obama's second-term inauguration.

• Jan 21, 2013

Jimmy Carter praises Obama's accomplishments

Former President Jimmy Carter addressed the Democratic National Convention in a video message praised President Obama's achievements tackling "the most complicated domestic and international challenges to confront any U.S. president in modern time."

• Sep 4, 2012

Campaign Archives: July 3, 1980

President Jimmy Carter begins testing lines of attack for the upcoming campaign, blasting Ronald Reagan's tax cut proposal in front of a California crowd. Lesley Stahl reports.

• Jul 2, 2012

Jimmy Carter wants to end guinea worm disease

U.K. pledged $31 million to eradication efforts, but only if other countries pony up

• Oct 5, 2011

CBS News archives: Carter's famous "malaise speech"

Over thirty years ago, Jimmy Carter gave his famous "malaise speech," in which the president said the country's economic woes were in part due to a "crisis of confidence." CBS News political analyst John Dickerson dug up this archives clip from 1979.

• Jul 15, 2011

Jimmy Carter in N. Korea, hopes to meet Kim

Ex-president begins 3-day international mission to talk food shortage, nuclear disarmament

• Apr 26, 2011

Jimmy Carter winds up Cuba visit

Cuban President Raul Castro tells reporters at airport that "the visit was good" and "Carter is an honest man"

• Mar 30, 2011

Jimmy Carter meets with jailed American in Cuba

Former president allowed to meet Alan Gross, sentenced this month for "subversive" acts, but Cuba says it won't release him

• Mar 30, 2011

Jimmy Carter visits Cuba

For the 1st time since his 2002 trip, former president Jimmy Carter began a 3-day trip to Cuba in an effort to discuss strained ties with the U.S. and imprisoned U.S. aid contractor Alan Gross.

• Mar 28, 2011

Jimmy Carter: We Could Have Had Health Care Reform in 1970s

Former President Says he Doesn't Have "Any Doubt" Ted Kennedy Stood in Way of Enacting Reform

• Dec 1, 2010

Jimmy Carter: Ted Kennedy Blocked Health Care Reform

Jimmy Carter explained why his administration could not pass health care reform legislation to CBS News senior White House correspondent Bill Plante. The former president said he doesn't have "any doubt" that Sen. Ted Kennedy (D-Mass.), who was running against him for president at the time, stood in his way.

• Dec 1, 2010

Carter Explains Contentious Relationship With Media

In Part 2 of Washington Unplugged's exclusive interview with Former President Jimmy Carter, author of "White House Diary", he explains to CBS News' Bill Plante why his relationship with the media was often contentious during his presidency. Plus; Richard Wolffe and Leslie Sanchez wrap-up Tuesday's bipartisan summit.

• Dec 1, 2010

Carter's Advice to Obama: Get Tough

In part one of CBS News' senior White House correspondent Bill Plante's interview with Jimmy Carter for "Washington Unplugged," the former president discusses Iran sanctions, Israel and the Middle East, Republicans and his advice for President Obama, plus insight from his newest book "White House Diary."

• Nov 30, 2010

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