Colbert and Letterman Wear Tan Suits at Obama Library Opening

At the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago, Stephen Colbert and David Letterman wore tan suits as a tribute to the 2014 controversy over former President Barack Obama's tan suit. This event took place on a Thursday, with Martin Nesbitt, chairman of the Obama Foundation, also wearing a tan suit.

The tan suit worn by Obama in August 2014 drew significant media attention and criticism, particularly from conservative commentators, who deemed it insufficiently formal. During the event, Nesbitt expressed his admiration for the tan suit, stating that Obama loved it when he took the stage.

Colbert's outfit included a striped tie reminiscent of Obama's attire from a decade ago. The tan suit controversy has since become a notable part of Obama's legacy, even receiving its own Wikipedia page.

The actual tan suit worn by Obama is not displayed in the library.