 But they revered him and relished his bold attacks on narrow political and religious tenets of the time.However, one student did note as "the only flaw in his shining armor, a toleration for some Republican views," possibly a reference to his friendship with the Duke family.While well known for his stirring defense of academic freedom during the Bassett Affair, Kilgo also invited African-American leader Booker T. Washington to speak on the Trinity campus in 1896.