Today in History revisits the Wednesday, April 12, 1972, edition of the Obituary and highlights an article on the upcoming inauguration of Thomas J. Clifford as the eighth president of the University of North Dakota. Obituary archive clipping. UND readying for: Inauguration set Friday Thomas J. Clifford will be inaugurated Friday (April 14, 1972) as… Continue reading Today in History: April 12, 1972 – Thomas J. Clifford to be inaugurated as the 8th President of UND – Obituary