From the first presidential steamboat ride to the introduction of electricity in the White House to Obama's famous BlackBerry, our nation's commanders-in-chief have always enjoyed the privilege of being exposed to technology's cutting edge--even if they haven't always embraced the opportunities. So in honor of Monday's celebration of Presidents' Day, here's a look at some of the more notable–and controversial--presidential first encounters with the leading technologies of their days. (Expanded from version published on Buzzblog Feb. 10, 2010.)
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