The statement provided in the question is inaccurate regarding the United States' involvement in the conflict in Angola. The United States did support anti-communist forces in Angola during the Cold War era, but it did not send nuclear weapons to support them.
1. **Accurate Description**: The United States did provide support to anti-communist forces in Angola during the 1970s and 1980s. This support included funding, weapons, and training to groups like UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola) to counter the influence of the communist-backed MPLA (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola).
2. **No Nuclear Weapons**: However, the United States did not send nuclear weapons to Angola during this conflict. The support provided was mainly in the form of conventional weapons, military advisors, and financial aid.
3. **Cold War Context**: The conflict in Angola was part of the broader Cold War competition between the United States and the Soviet Union. The U.S. involvement was driven by its opposition to Soviet influence in the region and its support for anti-communist movements.
In summary, while the United States did support anti-communist forces in Angola, it did not send nuclear weapons to support them. The involvement was part of the Cold War dynamics and aimed at countering Soviet influence in the region.
