10/22/1960
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"The Board shall screen such recommendations and, on the basis of such recommendations or upon its own motion, shall from time to time submit to the President nominations of individuals for award of th..."
"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."
"A chairman of the Board shall be designated by the President from time to time from among the membership of the Board appointed from the Executive Branch."