John Kennedy actually said...

The Army Institute of Heraldry shall prepare for the approval of the President a design of the Medal in each of its degrees.

The Board shall screen such recommendations and, on the basis of such recommendations or upon its own motion, shall from time to time submit...

Members of the Board appointed under Section 3(a) of this Order shall serve without compensation.

The Medal of Freedom is hereby re-established as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances.